Senior UI Designer - Contract
Listed on 2026-08-23
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Creative Arts/Media
Graphic Designer, Creative Design / Digital Art
Who We Are
VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions.
VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
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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.The opportunity
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.
What you’ll be doingYou’ll create digital brand look and feel, and design pixel perfect responsive interfaces for clients, ensuring you meet both user and business needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You will work closely with stakeholders, fellow designers, UX consultants, product managers, and developers.
Experience using design systems on a large consumer facing brand.
Demonstrable eCommerce experience
Excellent design skills, proficient in Figma, Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite.
Creative, yet meticulous. Detail oriented with a keen sense of craftsmanship.
Great attitude, strong work ethic, excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage own projects and to work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines.
Able to multi-task, with excellent problem-solving abilities.
Able to present concepts and design decisions.
Enthusiastic, self-confident and self-motivated.
Willing to adapt and take on new challenges and driven to continually improve.
Passion for technology and web-based applications.
Experience working in a digital or creative agency or in-house design studio
Degree educated in Graphic/UI design or similar discipline
Compelling portfolio that demonstrates high quality design online, including eCommerce
Have an outstanding eye for design and typography
Experience with design tokens is a plus
Animation and video experience would be beneficial (Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro).
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:
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