Creative Strategist

LMG Staffing Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

LMG Staffing Solutions partners with a fast-growing digital agency to hire a Creative Strategist with deep UI/UX expertise for Shopify-driven experiences. This remote contractor role focuses on delivering visually polished, conversion-focused web experiences for DTC brands, collaborating with developers, PMs and creatives.

You will set creative direction, own QA of visuals, and help scale design systems across 6-8 active projects, while aligning with brand goals and timelines during London

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of UI/UX design experience in a high-volume agency or eCommerce setting.
• Portfolio showcasing high-quality DTC or eCommerce website work.
• Experience designing for Shopify or similar platforms (WooCommerce/WordPress).
• Strong skills in Figma and modern design QA techniques.
• Able to manage projects independently and take full ownership of design delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interaction.
• Deep attention to visual detail, brand consistency, and layout precision.

Responsibilities

• Help set the creative bar across projects with focus on UX, brand alignment, and modern UI.
• Contribute visual direction for both custom and theme-based Shopify builds.
• Own QA of visual assets ensuring consistency, spacing, and layout standards.
• Work on 6-8 active design projects with PMs and developers.
• Support implementation of best practices in visual design and responsive layout.
• Collaborate with creatives and cross-functional teams on timelines and scope.
• Provide guidance on reusable design components and design systems.

Skills

UI/UX design

Shopify

Client facing

Design QA

Tools

Figma

Asana

Slack

Job description

About the Role

LMG Staffing Solutions is proud to partner with a fast-growing digital agency in the eCommerce space to find a Creative Strategist with deep UI/UX expertise and a sharp design eye. This is a hands-on, client-facing design role focused on delivering exceptional Shopify site experiences.

The ideal candidate has strong eCommerce design experience, a passion for quality, and the ability to balance strategy with execution. You'll play a key role in delivering visually polished, conversion-optimized web experiences for DTC brands, working alongside developers, project managers, and creative stakeholders.

Creative Vision and Strategy

• Help set the creative bar across projects, with a focus on user experience, brand alignment, and modern UI design
• Contribute visual direction for both custom and theme-based Shopify builds
• Own QA of visual assets, ensuring consistency, spacing, and layout meet internal standards

Design Ownership

• Work on 6-8 active design projects in collaboration with project managers and developers
• Support implementation of best practices in visual design and responsive layout
• Collaborate with other creatives and cross-functional teams to align on timelines, goals, and project scope
• Provide guidance on reusable design components, patterns, and design systems

Client Collaboration

• Participate in early-stage planning and creative ideation sessions with client teams
• Support visual design presentations and communicate design rationale effectivelyTranslate client brand guidelines and business goals into high-performing visual outcomes
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure creative alignment throughout

Workflow, QA, and Tools

• Use Figma, Asana, and Slack to manage design handoff, collaboration, and feedback
• Conduct final design QA before development begins, ensuring pixel-perfect results
• No coding required, but experience with Shopify theme structure (drag-and-drop) is preferred

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of UI/UX design experience in a high-volume agency or eCommerce setting
• Portfolio showcasing high-quality DTC or eCommerce website work
• Experience designing for Shopify or similar platforms (e.g., WooCommerce, WordPress)
• Strong skills in Figma and modern design QA techniques
• Able to manage projects independently and take full ownership of design delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interaction
• Deep attention to visual detail, brand consistency, and layout precision

Working Hours & Collaboration

This is a remote contractor role working London business hours (10 AM - 6 PM GMT). The ideal candidate will have some overlap with teams based in the UK, EU, and North America.