Company Description

Silicon Spirit is an ambitious design studio that partners with organizations across Europe and the Americas to solve complex business challenges through innovative design. The company is committed to delivering impactful, user-centered solutions for its clients through a steadfast dedication to excellence.

Role Description

We're looking for a Junior-Mid Level UX/UI Designer to join our team located in Bucharest, Romania. This is a full-time role working on structured, client-facing projects from discovery through delivery, with clear milestones and daily collaboration. Our clients range from B2C/SaaS startups to large players in the american eCommerce industry.

This is a hands-on role with a hybrid work arrangement allowing up to 4 days remote work. Depending on your skillset, you will handle various aspects of the design process, from research, wireframing, prototyping to high-fidelity UI, design systems, and handoff. You'll report directly to the studio lead (15+ years experience across 50+ projects) and receive close mentorship as you grow toward team leadership and project ownership.

Required qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a well-defined UX/UI design role.
• Familiarity with Design Thinking and a strong ability to conduct User Research
• Familiarity with Design Patterns, Design Systems and User Experience (UX) principles
• Skilled in Prototyping and iterating solutions based on user feedback
• Strong proficiency in Figma
• Portfolio showcasing at least ONE project demonstrating the full design process (from research to final delivery)
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in Romanian and English
• Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for creating exceptional user experiences
• Self-directed work ethic with strong time management abilities
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud tools like Photoshop and Illustrator

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with B2B/SaaS platforms or the retail sector
• Familiarity with no-code tools like Webflow and Framer, or basic front-end development knowledge
• Experience working with international clients

Responsibilities (depending on your current skillset and desired career path)

• Create wireframes, user flows, and information architecture
• Design high-fidelity interfaces and maintain design systems
• Build interactive prototypes for testing and stakeholder presentations
• Run usability tests and iterate designs based on feedback
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure accurate implementation
• Present and defend design decisions to clients
• Manage project timelines and deliverables independently
• Conduct user research and translate findings into actionable design insights

We understand that you’ll likely have 2–3 years of experience at this phase. We will help you on all phases of the process, progressively helping you take more ownership as you grow.

What we offer:

Professional Development:

• Direct mentorship and daily collaboration with experienced design leadership
• Clear career progression path to senior positions and project ownership as the team expands
• Exposure to diverse industries and cutting-edge technologies
• Conference attendance opportunities

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: 6,000 - 8,000 RON net/month (commensurate with experience)
• Performance-based bonuses tied to project outcomes
• Premium medical subscription
• Latest generation MacBook Pro
• Co-working subscription at any worldwide Spaces/Regus location
• Hybrid work model: 4 days remote, 1 day in office
• Structured workflow with clear tasks, milestones, and daily syncs

Application Process:

We value proactive thinkers, team collaboration, and designers who care deeply about their craft. Interested candidates should submit:

1. Their CV or LinkedIn profile
2. Portfolio link (Must include at least one case study that depicts a problem that was solved through design). If you don’t yet have a complete case study, we’ll offer a short practical exercise to help us understand your design approach.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within one week for initial interviews.