About the role

The Senior Product Designer will take ownership of product design projects, conducting user research and facilitating workshops to solve complex business challenges. They will also mentor junior consultants, optimize design-to-development workflows, and participate in pre-sales activities.

What they look for

UI/UX design Figma User research Wireframing Prototyping Usability testing Design systems Product discovery Agile methodology Mentoring Cross-functional collaboration Communication skills Problem-solving Pre-sales User flows High-fidelity design

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of hands-on UI/UX experience, including proficiency in Figma and a deep understanding of design systems and user-centric methodologies. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-disciplinary teams are essential.

Benefits

Medical insurance Mental health support Financial consultations Legal consultations Language courses Udemy access Internal events Flexible work environment

Full description

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our team full-time in Ukraine.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Senior Product Designer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

Take ownership. Feeling and acting as if you are the co-owner of the project is what makes all the difference. Go ahead and take the initiative, the responsibility, go further than the surface, - and share the success of the product
Gather data, analyze, consult. Asking the right questions, understanding the true reasons that lie behind the problem, facilitate workshops, and conduct user research
Produce design artifacts. Shape your knowledge into materials that will underpin your solutions in front of the client and the project team. This could be screen maps, personas, customer journey maps, wireframes and everything which you believe is relevant and needed
Visualize your solutions with clean & clear appealing UI designs that effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
Communicate. Show strong communication and collaboration skills, adaptability, empathy for users, problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning, all of which are crucial for presenting and advocating for user-centric design solutions within cross-functional teams
Collaborate. We appreciate sharing thoughts, concerns, feedback and advice because it polishes our solutions. Whether it is a regular demo call with the client, a casual brainstorm with fellow designers or research with the developer - use it to make your product consistent and technically realistic
Take part in pre-sales. Apart from the mere creation of budget & timing estimation, this is your first contact with a potential client. It is when you can demonstrate that you understand their problem, know how to solve it, and are capable to do so. As a result, you may get to be the one who solves yet another interesting puzzle
Optimize processes. In our workflow between the design and the development team we follow the agile process. Have ideas on how to improve it? Great! Go ahead, move things around if you know that it is bound to benefit both sides and bring maximum effect
Mentor, inspire. You’ll have the advantage of inspiring your team, sharing your experience and mentoring junior consultants in their skills and projects
Stay curious and hungry. It is crucial that you stay abreast of trends in design, technology and user experience. Share what you know and make an impact

Requirements:

5+ years of hands-on experience in UI/UX, with deep understanding of methodologies and processes, including user research, user flows, wire-framing, prototyping, and usability testing
Proficiency in using Figma design software to create visually appealing UI designs
Strong understanding and experience with design systems, ensuring consistency across designs and scalability
Ability to interpret wireframes and transform them into high-fidelity screens that embody the desired user experience
Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams, including product managers, developers and other designers
Fluent spoken and written English – you should be able to elicit project details, run workshops and clearly articulate your design decisions
Experience with Product discovery
Have a natural ability to receive and incorporate feedback effectively, allowing you to improve and refine your designs with each iteration

Desirable:

Experience in domains: BFSI, Crypto, Retail, iGaming
Focus on SaaS, B2B Enterprise systems, B2C
Platforms: Web, mobile, IoT
A big fan of AI and leverage it on a daily basis
Experience in workshops
Experience in pre-sale activities
Knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to facilitate effective collaboration with developers

Personal skills:

Has sufficient communication skills for effective dialogue with customers and colleagues
Collaborates in a team effectively
Is able to plan, schedule and monitor own work within short time horizons
Demonstrates a rational and organized approach to work
Understands and uses appropriate methods, tools and applications. Identifies and negotiates own development opportunities
Works under routine direction, without frequent reference to others

What’s in it for you?

Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
Flexibility: Enjoy radical flexibility – work remotely or from an office, your choice
Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

As one of Ukraine’s largest IT companies and a top employer recognized by Forbes, we’ve spent over 20 years delivering meaningful tech solutions. We proudly support diverse talent and military veterans, recognizing their unique skills and perspectives they bring to shaping the future.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

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