Head Of Design

OpenSourced Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency is looking for a Head of Design to define the creative direction for eCommerce brands. This role entails leading a talented team, overseeing UX/UI, creating user-centric design solutions, and ensuring high-quality outputs across various digital platforms.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off, every year

Flexible working hours

Work from Anywhere scheme - up to 4 weeks abroad annually

Regular team socials, breakfasts, and lunches

Annual training budget and personal development scheme

Cross-office exchange programme

Friendly, supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 12+ years in digital design, including 4+ years in an agency environment.
• Proven portfolio of UX/UI work for eCommerce platforms.
• Advanced skills in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design function across client and internal projects.
• Oversee UX/UI for Magento-based eCommerce websites.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers and freelancers.

Skills

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Responsive design

Accessibility

Performance optimisation

Communication

Client-facing presentation

Job description

Head of Design - Creative Leadership in eCommerce
Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days on-site per week)Salary:£70,000-£80,000 DOE + BenefitsJob Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Head of Design looking to shape the creative direction of award-winning eCommerce brands?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing digital agency with a strong reputation across fashion, luxury, food, homeware, and charity sectors. As Head of Design, you'll lead a talented creative team, deliver outstanding digital experiences, and play a key role in both client and internal innovation.
About the Role
As Head of Design, you will:

• Lead the design function across client and internal projects
  
• Oversee UX/UI for Magento-based eCommerce websites and other digital platforms
  
• Create user-focused, commercially effective design solutions
  
• Guide the development of wireframes, user flows, prototypes and high-fidelity visuals
  
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides
  
• Manage and mentor a team of designers and freelancers
  
• Work closely with developers and project managers to bring designs to life
  
• Contribute to new business proposals and marketing initiatives
  

What We're Looking For

• 12+ years in digital design, including 4+ years in an agency environment
  
• Proven portfolio of UX/UI work for eCommerce platforms
  
• Advanced skills in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
  
• Understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and performance optimisation
  
• Experience managing creative teams and driving quality across projects
  
• Excellent communication and client-facing presentation skills
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile agency setting
  
• Knowledge of Magento and eCommerce design principles
  

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Magento 2 or Adobe Commerce
  
• Familiarity with CRO and A/B testing tools
  
• Motion design skills (e.g. After Effects, Lottie)
  
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
  
• Experience creating brand identities and visual systems
  

Benefits

• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office near Tower Bridge
  
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Your birthday off, every year
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• Work from Anywhere scheme - up to 4 weeks abroad annually
  
• Regular team socials, breakfasts, and lunches
  
• Annual training budget and personal development scheme
  
• Cross-office exchange programme
  
• Friendly, supportive and inclusive workplace culture
  

Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to take on a key leadership role as Head of Design, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and portfolio to apply.

We are proud to support applications from all backgrounds, including women, LGBTQ+, people of colour, people with disabilities, and underrepresented groups in tech and design.