VML
Senior UI Designer - Contract UK
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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.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a contract Senior UI Designer 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.
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 as being skilled in conversion-led design for transactional websites.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Create digital brand look and feel, and design pixel perfect responsive interfaces for clients, ensuring you meet both user and business needs.
- 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.
- Be hands-on and willing to work in a fast-paced, ever-moving environment.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest advances in technology, design trends, and tooling.
- Communicate your design ideas and solutions to clients and other members of the team, whilst confidently defending your design decisions.
- Work closely with stakeholders, fellow designers, UX consultants, product managers, and developers.
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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 your 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 prioritize 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.
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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.
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