Senior Product Designer (240007M3) (вакансія неактивна)

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.

We are seeking a visionary Senior Product Designer to join our global design team. This role will design end-to-end experiences within our payment products ecosystem, ensuring they are intuitive, innovative, delightful, and aligned with our customers’ needs.

Client’s mission is to empower businesses to go beyond — beyond borders, limits and expectations. In today’s digital world, our client enables businesses of all sizes from anywhere in the world to access new economic opportunities by enabling them to transact globally as easily as they do locally. Their digital payments platform streamlines global commerce for millions of small businesses, marketplaces and enterprises from over 200 countries and territories. Leveraging robust technology, compliance, operations and banking infrastructure,a platform provides a suite of services that includes cross-border payments, working capital, tax solutions and risk management. Powering growth for customers ranging from aspiring entrepreneurs in emerging markets to the world’s leading brands like Airbnb, Amazon, Google and Upwork, our client makes global commerce easy, secure and delightful.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of complex financial technology products, ensuring they are user-friendly, effective, and aligned with business goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, business, and marketing, to create holistic design solutions
• Lead all design related activities for a specific domain (Design sprints, workshops, brainstorming sessions, presentations, etc.)
• Conduct user research and usability studies to understand customer needs, pain points, and behaviors in collaboration with the research team
• Translate research findings into design decisions, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
• Champion a user-centered design approach, advocating for the end-user in all design discussions
• Work closely with the R&D team to ensure the final product meets visual standards when shipped to customers
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the design team
• Stay abreast of competitor experiences, industry trends, and emerging technologies in financial technology and design

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product design (bonus points if in the financial technology sector)
• Experience in design for both web and mobile native platforms
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UX/UI design and a deep understanding of design principles
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma (preferred), Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and presentation skills — written, verbal and visual (English, Russian — Advantage)
• Basic technical understanding of web and mobile platforms
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field

Desirable:

• Strong commitment to advocating for and implementing Accessibility Guidelines and embracing Inclusive Design practices
• Proficiency in complementary areas such as User Research, UX Writing, Prototyping, and Service Design, contributing to a holistic design approach
• Demonstrated track record in successfully navigating rapid, iterative design and development processes, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness
• Extensive experience tackling large-scale, complex, and ambiguous projects across multifunctional teams, showcasing an ability to thrive in challenging environments

What`s in it for you?

• Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance, Mental Health programs, as well as financial and legal consultations
• Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certifications
• Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
• Own your schedule — you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don’t miss your regular team stand-up
• Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potential
• Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
• Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events

About us:

Discover the pros of 20-year global experience! Join one of the largest IT companies in Ukraine, awarded as one of the top 10 employers in Ukraine by Forbes.

Boost your skills and make a difference with cutting-edge projects, skilled colleagues and the latest tech stacks.

Ciklum has been recognised as a veteran-friendly business by the Veteran Hub in Ukraine.
We're committed to creating a welcoming environment for veterans and developing processes that meet their needs. We value the skills and unique perspectives military veterans can bring to our business and are willing to support their transition to civilian life.

Be bold, not bored!

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