2D Design Specialist - Human-Machine Interaction(PAYE Contractor)

Huawei; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a highly experienced 2D Design Specialist for their Human-Machine Interaction Laboratory in Camden Town. This role involves designing compelling 2D visuals, collaborating with diverse teams, and shaping next-generation user experiences. Candidates should have a strong portfolio and experience in 2D product design. Interested applicants will be part of an innovative research environment that influences future technology.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in 2D design within commercial or research environments.
• Strong portfolio in futuristic user interfaces and visual storytelling.
• Proficient in design and animation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality product visuals and interface concepts.
• Create visual narratives for concept development and UX exploration.
• Produce 2D motion graphics to enhance storytelling.

Skills

Experience in 2D product and interface design

Strong visual communication skills

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

2D motion design or animation

Tools

Industry-standard design tools

Job description

Overview

The Huawei London Research Center is looking for a highly experienced and forward-thinking 2D Design Specialist to join our Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) Laboratory. In this role, you will contribute to the exploration and development of future product concepts that challenge the boundaries of human-machine interaction. You\'ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary and multinational teams to translate complex research and technological vision into compelling 2D design outputs, from wireframes and interface mockups to storyboards and motion graphics. This is a unique opportunity to shape next-generation user experiences in an experimental, high-impact research environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality product visuals, wireframes, interface concepts, and storyboards that communicate future HMI ideas and experiences.
• Create clear and expressive visual narratives that support concept development, UX exploration, and technical research.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and designers to define and iterate on design concepts that align with future product visions.
• Produce 2D motion graphics and animations to enhance storytelling and demonstrate interaction flows.
• Contribute to the visual design strategy of the lab by evolving internal design standards, toolkits, and processes.
• Work across early-stage ideation and advanced prototyping phases to bring ideas to life visually.

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Qualifications

• Extensive, proven experience in 2D product and interface design within a commercial or research-driven environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in designing for futuristic or conceptual user interfaces, interaction scenarios, and visual storytelling.
• Proficient in industry-standard design and animation tools
• Excellent visual communication skills with the ability to quickly express ideas through sketches, mockups, and storyboards.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments focused on exploration and innovation.
• Strong collaboration skills; able to work effectively across multidisciplinary and multinational teams.
• Experience with 2D motion design, animation, or interactive storytelling.
• Exposure to speculative design, design fiction, or advanced prototyping methods.
• Familiarity with human-computer interaction (HCI) principles and emerging interaction paradigms.
• Background in interaction design, graphic design, or related creative fields.
• Understanding of AI design, data-driven design and user-centric design.

About Huawei

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they\'re at home, in the office, or on the go. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward. We have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich, and continue to explore new research directions and collaborations with academic researchers to develop the technologies of the future.