Senior UI Designer - Contract UK

twentysix; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

Job summary

VML in the UK is seeking a contract Senior UI Designer to join our CX team. You will design interfaces that enhance user experience and drive conversions, working with leads in UX, UI and Service Design within a cross-functional team.

This role focuses on creating pixel-perfect, responsive designs for ecommerce clients with a strong emphasis on accessibility, consistency across design systems, and collaboration with product and development teams in a hybrid London-based setup.

Qualifications

• Experience using design systems on a large consumer facing brand.
• Demonstrable ecommerce experience.
• Excellent design skills, proficient in Figma, Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Creative, yet meticulous. Detail oriented with a keen sense of craftsmanship.
• Great attitude, strong work ethic, excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage own projects and to work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines.
• Able to mult-task, with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Able to present concepts and design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create digital brand look and feel, and design pixel perfect responsive interfaces for clients, meeting user and business needs.
• Work with design systems to create work at scale with a user-centred approach, accessibility principles.
• Own a compelling portfolio of digital design work for ecommerce scenarios.
• Be hands-on in a fast-paced environment and stay up-to-date with tech trends and tooling.
• Communicate design ideas and defend decisions with clients and colleagues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, other designers, UX consultants, product managers and developers.

Skills

Design systems

Ecommerce

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Portfolio

Brand experience

Education

Graphic/UI design degree

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Who We Are

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

Senior UI Designer needed on a contract basis to join our rapidly expanding CX team, where you will work alongside Leads in UX, UI and Service Design, Optimisation and Consulting in the UK.

The opportunity

We are looking for a contract Senior UI designer who wants to work at the forefront of digital design, working within a cross-functional creative team to design interfaces which improve the user experience and ultimately increase conversion.

This role is ideal for a strong individual, who is passionate about design. One who can think conceptually and lead the execution of online visual identity as well-being skilled in conversion-led design for transactional websites.

What you’ll be doing

• You’ll create digital brand look and feel, and design pixel perfect responsive interfaces for clients, ensuring you meet both user and business needs.




• You’ll have experience of working with design systems to create design work at scale, along with an understanding of user centred design best practice, conversion design and accessibility principles.




• Your work will be of the highest standard and will impress clients and resonate within the eCom landscape, owning a compelling portfolio of digital design work.




• You’ll be hands- on and willing to work in a fast paced, ever-moving environment. You’ll keep up-to-date with the latest advances in technology, design trends and tooling.




• You’ll be able to communicate your design ideas and solutions to clients and other members of the team, whilst confidently defending your design decisions.




• You will work closely with stakeholders, fellow designers, UX consultants, product managers, and developers.

What we want from you

• Experience using design systems on a large consumer facing brand.




• Demonstrable eCommerce experience




• Excellent design skills, proficient in Figma, Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite.




• Creative, yet meticulous. Detail oriented with a keen sense of craftsmanship.




• Great attitude, strong work ethic, excellent communication skills.




• Ability to manage own projects and to work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines.




• Able to multi-task, with excellent problem-solving abilities.




• Able to present concepts and design decisions.




• Enthusiastic, self-confident and self-motivated.




• Willing to adapt and take on new challenges and driven to continually improve.




• Passion for technology and web-based applications.




• Experience working in a digital or creative agency or in-house design studio




• Degree educated in Graphic/UI design or similar discipline




• Compelling portfolio that demonstrates high quality design online, including eCommerce




• Have an outstanding eye for design and typography

Bonus points if you have

• Experience with design tokens is a plus




• Animation and video experience would be beneficial (Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro).

What we can offer you

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage.

We lead with Heart, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish. We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges. And we champion Courage, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

How we use AI in the recruitment process: To ensure more focused and engaging conversations, we leverage AI in our recruitment process exclusively for secure, objective note-taking, never for evaluative judgments. This allows our team to be fully present with you. You are always welcome torequest a transcript of these notes or opt outof this feature at any time. Opting out will not impact the outcome of the interview process

WPP Enterprise Solutions is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.