UX Creative Lead

Ascendion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Greater London seeks a Creative Lead to drive visual innovation across diverse client projects. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, develop exceptional experiences, and foster collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of design experience and strong leadership skills. Join us to create transformative visual narratives that engage users.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior-level visual design experience.
• Proven leadership capabilities in mentoring creative teams.
• Deep expertise in interaction design and user-centered design.

Responsibilities

• Drive visual experiences from concept to launch.
• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary design teams.
• Architect comprehensive visual systems for client projects.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Typography mastery

Team leadership

Digital UX principles

Job description

Role Overview

Lead Visual Innovation That Transforms Ideas into Extraordinary Experiences

We believe exceptional design goes beyond aesthetics it's about crafting visual narratives that captivate, inspire, and drive meaningful connections between brands and their audiences.

As a Creative Lead, you'll spearhead visual innovation across our diverse client portfolio, transforming complex challenges into stunning, purposeful design solutions. You'll blend strategic thinking with creative excellence, leading talented teams to push boundaries and deliver work that doesn't just meet expectations, it redefines them.

What You’ll Do

As a Creative lead, you will:

• Drive exceptional visual experiences from concept to launch, ensuring every pixel serves a purpose and every interaction delights users across multiple client engagements.
• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary visual design teams, providing hands-on creative direction while fostering an environment where bold ideas flourish and creative risks are celebrated.
• Architect comprehensive visual systems that seamlessly integrate typography, color, animation, and interaction patterns to create cohesive, scalable brand experiences.
• Mentor emerging design talent, guiding career growth through thoughtful critique, strategic feedback, and hands-on collaboration that elevates both individual skills and team performance.
• Navigate complex project landscapes with strategic precision, balancing creative ambition with business realities while maintaining uncompromising quality standards.
• Collaborate intimately with UX designers and strategists to ensure visual solutions are not only stunning but functionally robust and user focused.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of senior-level visual design experience with a portfolio that demonstrates mastery in typography, color theory, layout composition, and visual storytelling across digital platforms.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience building, mentoring, and inspiring creative teams to deliver consistently exceptional work.
• Deep expertise in design systems architecture, digital UX principles, interaction design, and comprehensive understanding of user-centered design methodologies.
• Strong creative vision paired with the ability to articulate design rationale compellingly to diverse stakeholders, from creative peers to C-suite executives.
• Growth mindset characterized by intellectual curiosity, resilience in the face of creative challenges, and enthusiasm for continuous learning and adaptation.
• Meticulous attention to detail combined with natural ability to cultivate positive, collaborative team dynamics that bring out the best in every team member.

If you bring the following, you\'re a superstar in our eyes

• Deep experience designing mobile-first products and B2C environments.
• Familiarity with banking or fintech domains, including trust, compliance, and accessibility in regulated spaces.
• Experience leading creative teams across multiple industries or complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Background in motion design, animation, or emerging design technologies that push creative boundaries.
• Experience working directly with C-level executives or in client-facing creative leadership roles.

Join us if you're ready to lead creative excellence that transforms businesses, inspires teams, and creates visual experiences that leave lasting impressions.