Creative Strategist

LMG Staffing Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Creative Strategist with strong UI/UX and eCommerce experience for a remote contractor role. The ideal candidate will have 3-4+ years in a high-volume agency, managing design projects and delivering polished web experiences for DTC brands. Responsibilities include collaborating with project managers, conducting QA, and contributing to creative direction using tools like Figma and Shopify. This role aligns with London business hours, requiring some overlap with teams in the UK, EU, and North America.

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.
• Strong skills in Figma and modern design QA techniques.

Responsibilities

• Help set the creative bar across projects with a focus on user experience.
• Contribute visual direction for both custom and theme-based Shopify builds.
• Participate in early-stage planning sessions with client teams.

Skills

UI/UX design experience

eCommerce design experience

Figma

Communication skills

Tools

Shopify

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 effectively
• Translate 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.