Lead Experience Designer

For our Ukrainian team, we are looking for a UX Designer with strong problem-solving abilities, systems thinking that helps define UX strategies that connect user journeys across contexts, business goals, user needs, and technical constraints (or enablement). In this role, you will work across a range of cross-industry projects, from concept to execution, collaborating closely with clients, creatives, delivery managers and developers. You will be able to communicate your UX strategy and concepts to clients through great storytelling, research and business understanding. Your interaction design and visual literacy, understanding of global design standards, and commitment to user-centered design will make all the difference for the brands we work for.

Education: We value experience and great work above all else, and a good foundation in your craft is important. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Applied Arts, Visual Design or a related field or relevant training.

Why Join Us?


We are a creative collective of designers, writers, filmmakers, strategists, producers, 3D experts, and other iconoclasts, deeply integrated within EPAM — a leading global software engineering company. At EPAM you can dream it, design it, and make it real.

At EPAM, creativity meets tech. Working alongside some of the world’s best technologists, we bring ideas to life and engineer the future. This collaboration turns technology into an inspiration, making ideas not only achievable but also remarkable.

If you're ready to be part of this mission, reach out to us.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Storytelling: Translate complex ideas and UX concepts into clear, engaging narratives, supported by strategic thinking, research, data, and business understanding
• Systems thinker (E2E thinking): Capable of connecting the dots across multiple dimensions including user journeys, information architecture, and ecosystem dependencies
• Workshop facilitation: Be able to design, run and moderate client workshops
• UX Design: Set high-quality UX design standards for web, mobile applications, and immersive experiences
• Stakeholder management / Persuasive Powers: Manage client expectations, present and articulate design concepts, gather feedback, and refine designs based on client and stakeholder input
• Experiment and apply AI tools and their effective application to the design process
• Design System Management: Implement and maintain robust design systems to ensure consistency across all components and deliverables
• Prototyping: Create prototypes to communicate ideas
• Team Player: Partner with cross-functional teams, including visual designers, strategists, copywriters and developers
• Mentorship: Guide junior designers by providing constructive feedback and fostering a collaborative environment for skill development
  
  
  

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in design, ideally in an agency setting, with a portfolio demonstrating strong UX, product design, and conceptual design skills
• UI/UX Knowledge: Familiarity with UI/UX design principles, user-centered design, accessibility, and design systems
• Interaction and visual Design Literacy: While primarily a UX designer, have an empathetic understanding of visual design
• Tool Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Figma and Adobe Suite (or similar)
• Self-steering: Capable of running your own projects, meeting deadlines, and working methodically in a fast-paced environment
• Soft Skills: Attention to detail, adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and openness to diverse approaches. We leave our ego at the door
• English Proficiency: Must demonstrate expert-level proficiency in English, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas, design rationale, and strategic thinking in both written and verbal communication
• Keep abreast of industry developments and, in the current climate, fully immersed in AI and what it has to offer design professionals
  
  
  

Nice to have

• Practitioner of Service Design approaches
• Client engagement experience
• Keen interest in generative AI
• Any skills that make you more T-shaped, e.g. understanding of service design methodologies
  
  
  

We offer

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
• Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
• A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
• Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
• Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
• Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
• E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children
  
  
  

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 61,700 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.

The remote option applies only to the Candidates who will be working from any location in Ukraine.