Olha Bahaieva: Staff Product Designer, AI & SaaS

Currently Lead UX/UI Designer at DISH Network, shaping products for 12M+ subscribers.

12M+ users impacted · Top 3% Toptal · 1M+ course views · 12+ years experience

Olha Bahaieva UX/UI designer holding her book UX/UI Design Playbook — 25 actionable tips for beginners
UX/UI design book author
Olha Bahaieva award-winning UX/UI designer working on user experience design process with sticky notes and wireframes
UX/UI design process
Olha Bahaieva receiving web design award — internationally recognized UX/UI designer from Ukraine
One of web design awards

I'm Olha Bahaieva, a Staff-level Product Designer with 10+ years of experience designing AI, enterprise, and SaaS products for over 12 million users worldwide.

As Lead UX/UI Designer at DISH Network, I've shaped digital experiences for 2.4 million Sling TV subscribers and 8 million DISH active users, leading research and usability testing across 10,000+ user interactions annually.

As one of Toptal's top 3% global designers, I've partnered with startups and Fortune 200 companies alike to turn complex problems into intuitive, scalable products.

Beyond client work, I'm an educator with 1M+ course views, a published UX/UI author, and founder of the UX Designers Club, helping the next generation of designers grow their careers.

My Design Philosophy
                                       I design for business outcomes, not just wireframes, because at enterprise scale, great UX must move metrics.

My Work Experience

DISH Network, USA

Lead UX/UI Designer, Nov 2021 - Present
Shaping digital experiences as Lead UX/UI Designer at Dish Network, currently innovating for over 12 million subscribers
Telecommunications
Satellite TV
Digital Platforms
Streaming Services

Growth Channel, USA

Senior UX/UI Designer, Apr 2020 - Present
Creating intuitive user experiences, integrating marketing insights and AI to drive engagement and deliver impactful digital solutions.
Marketing
AI Technologies
Data-Driven Design
Product Design

Toptal, USA

Senior UX/UI Designer, Feb 2018 - Present 
Leading design at Toptal as one of the top 3% of designers worldwide, shaping innovative user experiences on a global scale.
Global Talent Network
Custom Design
Design Consulting
Tech & Startups

Human Agency, USA

Senior UX/UI Designer, Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
A short-term contract role where I collaborated on a dashboard product, empowering users with advanced tools for creating and managing powerful ad campaigns.
Marketing
AdTech
SaaS Solutions
Social Media
Analytics Dashboards

Gronda, Austria

Lead UX/UI Designer, Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
A short-term contract role where I designed intuitive and engaging user experiences for a hospitality-focused app and provided ongoing product support.
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
App
Culinary Professionals
Creators

Xavinci, USA

Senior UX/UI Designer, May 2018 - Dec 2018
A short-term contract role where I crafted web design layouts for agencies and companies, creating visually captivating designs that brought their storytelling to life.
Creative Agency
Web Design
Storytelling
Responsive Web Design

Zazmic, USA

Senior UX/UI Designer, May 2017 - May 2018
I played a key role in building startups from the ground up, developing a full-featured CRM system, designing 5 corporate websites, and creating 2 innovative iOS apps.
Web & Mobile Applications
Startups
SaaS
Innovation & R&D
Websites

Telenorma, Germany

UX/UI Designer, Sep 2014 - Feb 2017
I designed user-friendly interfaces for advanced telecommunication and security solutions, and worked closely with engineers to create responsive websites.
Telecommunications
Motion Design
Web Design
Graphic design

Lux Design Studio, Ukraine

Visual Designer, Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
I designed captivating print materials, including sophisticated business cards, eye-catching brochures, stylish magazines that left a lasting impression.
Design Agency
Graphic design
Print Design
Advertising
Marketing
DISH Network, USA
Lead UX/UI Designer, Nov 2021 - Present
Shaping digital experiences as Lead UX/UI Designer at Dish Network, currently innovating for over 12 million subscribers
Telecommunications
Satellite TV
Digital Platforms
Streaming Services
Growth Channel, USA
Senior UX/UI Designer, Apr 2020 - Sep 2021
Created intuitive user experiences, integrating marketing insights and AI to drive engagement and delivered impactful digital solutions.
Marketing
AI Technologies
Data-Driven Design
Product Design
Toptal, USA
Senior UX/UI Designer, Feb 2018 - Present
Leading design at Toptal as one of the top 3% of designers worldwide, shaping innovative user experiences on a global scale.
Global Talent Network
Custom Design
Design Consulting
Tech & Startups
Human Agency, USA
Senior UX/UI Designer, Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
A short-term contract role where I collaborated on a dashboard product, empowering users with advanced tools for creating and managing powerful ad campaigns.
Marketing
AdTech
SaaS Solutions
Social Media
Analytics Dashboards
Gronda, Austria
Lead UX/UI Designer, Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
A short-term contract role where I designed intuitive and engaging user experiences for a hospitality-focused app and provided ongoing product support.
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
App
Culinary Professionals
Creators
Xavinci, USA
Senior UX/UI Designer, May 2018 - Dec 2018
A short-term contract role where I crafted web design layouts for agencies and companies, creating visually captivating designs that brought their storytelling to life.
Creative Agency
Web Design
App
Storytelling
Responsive Web Design
Zazmic, USA
Senior UX/UI Designer, May 2017 - May 2018
I played a key role in building startups from the ground up, developing a full-featured CRM system, designing 5 corporate websites, and creating 2 innovative iOS apps.
Web & Mobile Applications
Startups
SaaS
Innovation & R&D
Websites
Telenorma, Germany
UX/UI Designer, Sep 2014 - Feb 2017
I designed user-friendly interfaces for advanced telecommunication and security solutions, and worked closely with engineers to create responsive websites.
Telecommunications
Motion Design
Web Design
Graphic design
Lux Design Studio, Ukraine
Visual Designer, Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
I designed captivating print materials, including sophisticated business cards, eye-catching brochures, stylish magazines that left a lasting impression.
Design Agency
Graphic design
Print Design
Advertising
Marketing

Recognition & Impact

Speaking Engagements

With a passion for sharing knowledge and inspiring others, I have had the privilege of speaking at various industry events and conferences. My presentations aim at empowering fellow professionals and advancing design field.

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Judging Excellence

I've had the honor of serving as a judge for prestigious design competitions and awards. My role involves evaluating and providing feedback on innovative designs and emerging trends, ensuring that exceptional work receives recognition.

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Awards & Competitions

I’ve been recognized with numerous awards for outstanding design work, reflecting my commitment to excellence and innovation in UX/UI design. These accolades highlight my ability to create impactful, user-centered designs.

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