Avito Launches Design Bootcamp for Aspiring Designers
The Avito technological platform is opening enrollment for the Avito Design Bootcamp—a paid annual program for aspiring UX researchers, product designers, communication designers, and UX editors.
Consensus
- Avito has launched a year-long, paid program called Avito Design Bootcamp for entry-level UX specialists and designers.
- The program runs from the start date until September 6, 2026.
- Participants will work on real business tasks with experienced experts and receive mentorship from Avito team members.
- Participants will be officially employed by Avito during the program.
- The program includes full-time work, access to internal educational materials and professional communities, and compensation for meals.
- Participants will receive technical equipment from Avito.
- The program is designed to help participants grow from intern level to middle-level specialists within one year.
- The selection process includes a resume and portfolio (for some tracks), a test assignment, and two interviews with HR and the team.
- For UX researchers, a relevant educational background in sociology, psychology, IT, or UX research is required.
- For some tracks, a portfolio is required.
- The program is open to candidates with basic skills in the chosen field and a willingness to work full-time.
Points of divergence
- The program includes UX editors as a track, and participants can continue their careers in the company if they perform well. — riamo
- The program is described as being built on full-time work in a design team from day one, with participants solving real tasks and gaining expertise in real product conditions. — gazeta_spb
Coverage (2 sources)
- New program for beginner designers and UX specialists launched in Russia — РИАМО
- Avito launches Design Bootcamp for beginner designers - SPb Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb