Chief UX Designer

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to innovative projects, and have opportunities to continuously learn and grow. We are searching for a Chief UX Designer to lead the design and user experience strategy of our SaaS platform, emphasizing innovative developer tools and workflows. This position blends strategic planning, teamwork with multidisciplinary groups, and direct execution to deliver engaging, user-centered designs for intricate technical solutions. Responsibilities Define the scope of requirements to support the development and implementation of core SaaS features Collaborate with product management and UX research teams to synthesize internal research and technical insights Conduct gap analysis, identifying areas that require added research or stakeholder input Collect requirements and user insights by working closely with internal and external stakeholders through interviews and workshops Develop specifications for V1 product features, including Revision Control, DevPortal administration, and analytics Create UI/UX solutions for platform features such as billing, scalable compute APIs, authentication systems, and publishing workflows Deliver documentation that consolidates findings and actionable recommendations Define an implementation roadmap for planned features, ensuring alignment with development goals Oversee the production of product design artifacts, ensuring consistency across tools such as Figma, Miro, and JIRA Foster alignment across cross-functional teams in North America and Europe, ensuring compatibility with developer tools and workflows Validate designs through user research processes tailored for technical and developer audiences Requirements Minimum of 7 years in UX design, including experience with SaaS products and cloud solutions At least 2 years of leadership experience in a relevant role Expertise in UI/UX design for technical products, leveraging tools like Figma and JIRA Background in crafting product specifications and technical documentation Knowledge of tools like Google Drive and Miro for collaborative efforts Familiarity with developer tools, software workflows, and user research strategies Proven capability to design for complex features such as revision control, APIs, billing, and team management systems Competency in English at a fluent C1 level Nice to have Understanding of game development tools, including Unreal Engine and 3D pipelines Familiarity with revision control workflows specific to gaming or media industries Background in gaming, media & entertainment, simulation, or architectural sectors Expertise in Miro for high-level design collaboration We offer International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers Employee financial programs Paid time off and sick leave Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses Global career opportunities Volunteer and community involvement opportunities EPAM Employee Groups Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Design, Information Technology, and Engineering Industries: Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr