Senior/Lead Creative UI Designer

For our Ukrainian team, we are looking for a creative designer who bridges UI and Brand Design to elevate our brand experiences and digital design through visual storytelling. In this role, you will work across a range of cross-media projects, from concept to execution, collaborating closely with creatives, strategists, and developers. You will transform strategic insights into compelling visual narratives that move audiences. Your strong aesthetic sense, understanding of global design standards, and commitment to user-centered design will make all the difference for the brands we work for.

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

• Visual Storytelling: Translate complex ideas into clear, visually engaging narratives and original creative concepts
• UI Design: Set high-quality UI design standards for web, mobile applications, and immersive experiences
• Design System Management: Implement and maintain robust design systems to ensure consistency across all components and deliverables
• Brand Strategy & Design: Develop cohesive brand identities that resonate with target audiences and drive emotional connection
• Team Player: Partner with cross-functional teams, including UX, strategists, 3D artists, sound engineers and motion designers, copywriters and developers
• Persuasive Powers: Present and articulate design concepts, gather feedback, and refine designs based on client and stakeholder input
• Creative Leadership: Champion creative excellence, push creative boundaries, and inspire teams around you to produce award-winning work
• Future Focus: Stay ahead of design movements, cultural shifts, and emerging creative technologies to keep our work fresh and relevant
• Mentorship: Guide junior designers by providing constructive feedback and fostering a collaborative environment for skill development

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in design, ideally in a top-tier creative agency setting, with a portfolio demonstrating strong UI, product design, and brand design skills
• Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Figma, Adobe Suite, and the latest GenAI tools and techniques
• UI/UX Knowledge: Familiarity with UI/UX design principles, user-centered design, accessibility, design systems, and design for agentic/intelligent experiences
• 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
• Keep abreast of industry developments and, in the current climate, fully immersed in AI and what it has to offer design professionals
• Aesthetic Excellence: Exceptional eye for design, with mastery of typography, color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy
• 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 training.

Nice to have

• Keen interest in motion design, illustration, or even front-end development
• Keen interest in generative AI
• Any skills that make you more T-shaped

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)

We focus on your professional growth:

• 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)

What we offer:

• 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

Kindly be advised that the set of benefits, including learning, certification, and other opportunities, may vary depending on the role you apply for. Our recruiter will be able to share more details about the specific opportunity during your general interview.

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

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.