Senior UI Designer Interactive Designer

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Senior UI Interactive Designer needed to join our team on a contract basis.

The opportunity:

We are looking for a visionary Senior UI Interactive Designer to join our cross-functional creative team, designing cutting-edge interfaces that elevate customer and brand experiences.

This role requires a strong individual passionate about design, capable of conceptual thinking and executing online visual identities, incorporating interactive elements to create impactful websites.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing user experiences from low-fidelity sketches to hi-fidelity, pixel-perfect mock-ups.
• Creating compelling and engaging web interfaces aligned with the brand’s identity and aesthetic.
• Developing digital brand look & feel, style guides, and pixel-perfect responsive interfaces for key clients, meeting both user and business needs.
• Applying user-centred design best practices, interactive and accessibility principles.
• Producing production-ready graphics and animations for websites.
• Working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest technology, design trends, and tools.
• Communicating design ideas and solutions to clients and team members, confidently defending design decisions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, designers, UX consultants, program managers, and developers, understanding business drivers.

What we want from you:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the latest trends in experiential website design.
• Excellent design skills and proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency in interactive tooling (Rive, Adobe After Effects, Protopie, Framer).
• Animation and video experience (Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro).
• Creative and meticulous, with a keen sense of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and be accountable.
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to present concepts and design decisions.
• Enthusiastic, self-confident, and self-motivated.
• Adaptable, willing to take on new challenges, and driven to continually improve.
• Passion for technology and web-based applications.
• Experience in a digital/creative agency or in-house design studio.
• Degree in Graphic/UI Design or a similar discipline.
• Compelling portfolio showcasing highly experiential website designs.
• Outstanding eye for design and typography.

If you know some of this, even better:

• Knowledge of integrating transactional and eCommerce patterns
• Knowledge of gaming and streaming platforms

What we can offer you:

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.

We offer a great benefits package including hybrid working that works for everyone, a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.

Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day:

• Connect Meaningfully
• Inspire Creatively
• Include Purposefully
• Approach Positively

Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That’s why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

AT VML Enterprise Solutions

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

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At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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