Lead Creative UI Designer

Circle Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Recruitment is seeking a Lead Creative UI Designer in Glasgow (Hybrid) to shape immersive digital interfaces for live events, installations and digital products. You will lead a talented team, collaborate with UX, dev and production teams, and translate complex brand narratives into intuitive user experiences across physical and digital touchpoints.

The role requires strong leadership in UI design, proficiency with Figma and Adobe CC, and a standout portfolio across experiential

Qualifications

• Lead experience as a Creative UI Designer and team lead
• Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud and modern prototyping tools experience
• Proven experience designing high-quality user interfaces within experiential/digital environments
• Outstanding portfolio across interactive experiences and branded environments
• Expert visual design skills including typography, layout and responsive design
• Experience designing interfaces for physical and digital touchpoints
• Ability to translate complex concepts into intuitive experiences
• Experience collaborating with developers and production teams
• Knowledge of AI-assisted design workflows or AI-powered experiences would be advantageous
• Passion for emerging technologies and digital innovation

Responsibilities

• Lead UI design from concept through delivery
• Collaborate with UX designers, developers and production teams
• Present design concepts and rationale to clients and stakeholders
• Create visually compelling, user-centred interfaces for physical and digital touchpoints

Skills

UI Design Leadership

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

Prototyping tools

Client presentations

Collaboration with developers

Concept to delivery

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

Prototyping tools

Job description

Lead Creative UI Designer

Glasgow (Hybrid) - other locations across the UK may also be considered

Up to £55k DOE + Benefits

We're looking for an exceptional Lead UI Designer with excellent UI experience to create engaging digital interfaces for immersive experiences, live events, exhibitions, interactive installations, touchscreen applications, experiential websites and digital products.

About You

• Lead experience as a Creative UI Designer and team lead experience
• Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud and modern prototyping tools experience
• Proven experience designing high-quality user interfaces within an experiential agency, digital agency, events, exhibitions, immersive technology, gaming or interactive experience environment.
• An outstanding portfolio demonstrating UI design across interactive experiences, immersive installations, event technology, touchscreen applications, experiential websites, digital products and branded environments.
• Expert visual design skills, including typography, layout, colour, grid systems, responsive design and interaction design.
• Experience designing interfaces for physical and digital touchpoints, including exhibitions, live events, immersive spaces, visitor experiences and interactive displays.
• Ability to translate complex concepts, narratives and brand stories into intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Experience collaborating closely with developers and production teams to deliver polished, production-ready solutions.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted design workflows, rapid prototyping, generative AI tools or AI-powered product experiences would be highly advantageous.
• Passion for emerging technologies, digital innovation and creating best-in-class interactive experiences.
• Comfortable presenting design concepts and rationale to clients and stakeholders
• Experience taking projects from concept through to delivery

Desirable

• Experience with immersive media, real-time technologies, interactive environments or large-format digital installations.
• Understanding of UX principles, user journeys and experience mapping.
• Exposure to AI-enabled products, intelligent interfaces or AI-driven creative workflows.

You’ll craft visually compelling, user-centred interfaces that bring brands, stories and experiences to life across both physical and digital environments. Working alongside UX designers, developers, visualisation specialists and creative teams, you’ll transform ideas into intuitive, high-impact experiences that captivate audiences.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of this role, our client is not able to offer sponsorship for this position. In order to be considered for this role, you must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK.