Senior UI Designer - Contract UK

Vmlenterprisesolutions

1970-01-21

LondonOn-site / hybrid

Role information

<div class="content-intro"><h4>Who We Are</h4> WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. VML, part of WPP, supports WPP Enterprise Solutions by helping brands activate transformation through creativity and experience.</div><h3>Senior UI Designer needed on a contract basis to join our rapidly expanding CX team, where you will work alongside Leads in UX, UI and Service Design, Optimisation and Consulting in the UK.</h3> <h3>The opportunity</h3> We are looking for a contract Senior UI designer who wants to work at the forefront of digital design, working within a cross-functional creative team to design interfaces which improve the user experience and ultimately increase conversion.  This role is ideal for a strong individual, who is passionate about design. One who can think conceptually and lead the execution of online visual identity as well-being skilled in conversion-led design for transactional websites.  <h3> </h3> <h3>What you’ll be doing</h3> <ul> <li>You’ll create digital brand look and feel, and design pixel perfect responsive interfaces for clients, ensuring you meet both user and business needs. </li> <li>You’ll have experience of working with design systems to create design work at scale, along with an understanding of user centred design best practice, conversion design and accessibility principles. </li> <li>Your work will be of the highest standard and will impress clients and resonate within the eCom landscape, owning a compelling portfolio of digital design work. </li> <li>You’ll be hands-on and willing to work in a fast paced, ever-moving environment. You’ll keep up-to-date with the latest advances in technology, design trends and tooling. </li> <li>You’ll be able to communicate your design ideas and solutions to clients and other members of the team, whilst confidently defending your design decisions. </li> <li>You will work closely with stakeholders, fellow designers, UX consultants, product managers, and developers. </li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <h3>What we want from you</h3> <ul> <li>Experience using design systems on a large consumer facing brand. </li> <li>Demonstrable eCommerce experience </li> <li>Excellent design skills, proficient in Figma, Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite. </li> <li>Creative, yet meticulous. Detail oriented with a keen sense of craftsmanship. </li> <li>Great attitude, strong work ethic, excellent communication skills. </li> <li>Ability to manage own projects and to work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines. </li> <li>Able to multi-task, with excellent problem-solving abilities. </li> <li>Able to present concepts and design decisions. </li> <li>Enthusiastic, self-confident and self-motivated. </li> <li>Willing to adapt and take on new challenges and driven to continually improve. </li> <li>Passion for technology and web-based applications. </li> <li>Experience working in a digital or creative agency or in-house design studio </li> <li>Degree educated in Graphic/UI design or similar discipline </li> <li>Compelling portfolio that demonstrates high quality design online, including eCommerce </li> <li>Have an outstanding eye for design and typography </li> </ul> <h3>Bonus points if you have</h3> <ul> <li>Experience with design tokens is a plus </li> <li>Animation and video experience would be beneficial (Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro). </li> </ul>   <h3> </h3> <h3>What we can offer you</h3> Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are. Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage. We lead with Heart, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish. We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges. And we champion Courage, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.   How we use AI in the recruitment process:    To ensure more focused and engaging conversations, we leverage AI in our recruitment process exclusively for secure, objective note-taking, never for evaluative judgments. This allows our team to be fully present with you. 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With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships – all united by our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <a href="http://wpp.com/">WPP.com</a>. WPP (VML/WPP Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.  When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to WPP (VML/WPP Enterprise Solutions). Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our <a href="https://www.vml.com/recruitment-privacy-policy">Recruitment Privacy Policy</a>. 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