Head of Digital Design & Experience Strategy

Virgin Active; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Virgin Active membership

Private dental and healthcare insurance

25 days annual leave plus a Celebration Day

Access to mental health support

Discounts across Virgin Active services

Access to Salary Finance for personal finance management

Job summary

A leading health and fitness company in the UK is seeking a Head of Digital Design to lead its design function, shaping user experiences across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading consumer-focused digital design and be proficient in contemporary design tools like Figma. Responsibilities include defining design standards, mentoring designers, and driving the vision for a cohesive and impactful digital experience for members. This position offers an opportunity to enhance brand presence and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading design for consumer digital products at scale.
• Ability to evolve and scale the design system as a core asset.
• High proficiency with Figma and contemporary design tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of Virgin Active’s design practice and standards.
• Set the vision for great experience design across teams.
• Own the strategy for the design system to ensure scalability.

Skills

Leadership in design

Systems thinking

Proficiency in Figma

Research and insight application

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

Figma

Contemporary design tooling

Job description

A leading health and fitness company in the UK is seeking a Head of Digital Design to lead its design function, shaping user experiences across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading consumer-focused digital design and be proficient in contemporary design tools like Figma. Responsibilities include defining design standards, mentoring designers, and driving the vision for a cohesive and impactful digital experience for members. This position offers an opportunity to enhance brand presence and commercial performance.