We are looking for a skilled and proactive Lead UI/UX Designer to head our Design Office. You’ll drive quality across design projects, shape design processes and standards, and support the growth of our cross-functional team. If you’re passionate about mentoring others, owning design direction, and contributing to both internal and client-facing initiatives, this is your role.
Requirements: ● 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design; ● 2+ years in a lead or management role (team lead, design lead, etc.); ● Solid portfolio with complex projects (web & mobile apps, B2B/B2C platforms); ● Proficiency with Figma and modern design systems; ● Strong understanding of user-centered design and usability principles; ● Experience working in Agile teams and managing cross-functional collaboration; ● English — Upper-Intermediate or higher; ● Excellent communication, feedback, and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities: ● Lead and grow a team of UI/UX Designers within the Design Office; ● Drive design strategy, define best practices, and maintain consistency across projects; ● Supervise and review design deliverables across multiple cross-functional teams; ● Conduct 1-on-1s, design reviews, and mentorship sessions; ● Collaborate closely with Delivery, Product, and Engineering units; ● Represent the Design Office in presale processes and client communication; ● Contribute hands-on to high-priority projects and R&D initiatives when needed; ● Identify areas for process improvement and initiate scalable solutions.
Nice to have: ● Experience in outsourcing or service-based companies; ● Background in EdTech or FinTech projects; ● Experience in building or scaling design systems; ● Workshop facilitation, training, or mentoring experience.
What will you get: ● Competitive salary and good compensation package; ● Exciting, challenging and stable startup projects with a modern stack; ● Corporate English course; ● Ability to practice English and communication skills through permanent interaction with clients from all over the world; ● Professional study compensation, online courses and certifications; ● Career development opportunity, semi-annual and annual salary review process; ● Necessary equipment to perform work tasks; ● VIP medical insurance or sports coverage; ● Informal and friendly atmosphere; ● The ability to focus on your work: a lack of bureaucracy and micromanagement; ● Flexible working hours (start your day between 8:00 and 11:30); ● Team buildings, corporate events; ● Paid vacation (18 working days) and sick leaves; ● Cozy offices in 2 cities ( Kyiv & Lviv ) with electricity and Wi-Fi ( Generator & Starlink ) ● Compensation for coworking (except for employees from Kyiv and Lviv) ● Corporate lunch + soft skills clubs ● Unlimited work from home from anywhere in the world (remote); ● Geniusee has its own charity fund.
