UX/UI Designer, WPP Open

WPP; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a UX/UI Designer, where your creativity will shape user-centered design solutions. This role offers the chance to work on a greenfield project, enhancing digital experiences through innovative design strategies. Collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute to a culture that values creativity and collaboration. You'll be at the forefront of design, utilizing the latest tools and methodologies to craft exceptional user experiences. If you're passionate about design and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Strong experience in UX/UI design, particularly in SaaS solutions.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research and design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes and prototypes to visualize design concepts.

Skills

UX/UI Design

User Research

Prototyping

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Figma

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Sketch

Job description

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Why we're hiring:

This program of work is central to WPPs’ continued success, helping augment their world class AI with a back-office workflow platform. The value add is to enable agencies to manage their work end to end within our innovate platform.

This is a greenfield program of work to replace their existing workflow system with bespoke .Net development using a microservice architecture in Azure and Kubernetes.

What you'll be doing:

We are seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating user-centered design solutions and a track record of delivering exceptional digital experiences. As a UX/UI Designer, you will help drive the design strategy for our products, work with a team of designers, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our designs are both innovative and effective.

This role will report into the Lead UX/UI Designer.

• User Research: Conduct and oversee user research, including user interviews, usability testing, and data analysis, to gain insights into user needs and behaviours.
• Design Execution: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design ideas and solutions. Ensure designs are responsive, accessible, and visually compelling.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver designs that meet both user needs and business objectives.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design tools. Continuously seek ways to innovate and improve design processes and solutions.
• Design System: Develop and maintain a consistent design system and style guide to ensure coherence across all digital platforms.
• Feedback Integration: Iterate on designs based on feedback from users, stakeholders, and usability testing to refine and enhance the user experience.

What you'll need:

• Experience: Strong experience in UX/UI design, with at least experience in SaaS solutions in the PPM space.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UX/UI design, including examples of user research, wireframes, prototypes, and final designs.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, accessibility standards, and responsive design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale to various stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus.
• Attributes:
• Creative and innovative thinker with a passion for design and technology.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for aesthetics and user experience.

Who you are:

You’re open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You’re optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with confidence: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You’re extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we deliver extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, driven people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and deliver projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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 around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.

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