Senior UI Designer

Overview

Join a leading marketing agency dedicated to a specialized industry ecosystem, renowned for two decades of deep sector expertise and a commitment to ethical practices as a certified B Corp. With an exceptional client satisfaction rating and long-standing partnerships, this agency prides itself on delivering precision and innovative solutions. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive.

We are seeking a visionary Senior UI Designer to profoundly impact our digital creative landscape. This is an unparalleled opportunity to own the digital creative output, setting the gold standard for design and build across every touchpoint, from intricate component systems to compelling campaign assets. You will be instrumental in shaping our approach to digital creative as we expand, bringing precision and innovative thinking to leading brands within a dynamic industry. Your influence will extend far beyond your individual contributions, driving the evolution of our digital capabilities and ensuring our creative work performs as brilliantly as it looks.

What You’ll Do

• Lead UI/UX and interface design across web and digital products for a diverse portfolio of international and growing clients.
• Build scalable design systems with a true variables mindset, encompassing components, tokens, theming, and structure that stands the test of scale.
• Ensure precise handoff of UI/UX work to our development team, translating design intent into flawless execution.
• Drive digital creative output for brand and campaign projects across all digital channels.
• Collaborate closely with our digital marketing team to ensure creative solutions are not only visually stunning but also highly performant.
• Leverage AI and emerging tools as genuine creative accelerators, pushing boundaries beyond mere novelty.
• Present ideas with clarity and confidence to clients and stakeholders at every level.
• Shape the organization’s approach to digital creative, extending your influence beyond your direct output as the team grows.

What You’ll Bring

• Deep proficiency in Figma, including expertise in design systems, component libraries, variables for theming, and clean developer handoff – this is a foundational skill for the role.
• At least five years of experience, ideally agency-side, with significant time dedicated to interface and product design, not solely campaign or brand work.
• A portfolio showcasing real UI/UX depth, including systems you’ve built or led end-to-end, alongside a range of brand and campaign work.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
• An open mindset towards diverse tools beyond traditional suites, such as Canva or Affinity Designer, prioritizing the best result.
• Active engagement with AI tools to enhance and push creative boundaries.
• Comfort with a component-based, token-driven approach, demonstrating an understanding of how design decisions scale.
• Confidence in motion and video, with the ability to concept and produce content that is dynamic and visually appealing.
• A systems thinker first, understanding the ripple effect of design decisions across an entire product or brand.
• Digital-first by instinct, thinking in terms of channels, formats, and interactions, not just visuals.
• Sharp enough to balance bold, innovative ideas with practical, effective solutions.
• Genuine curiosity about new tools, driven by passion rather than obligation.
• An easy-to-work-with demeanor, building strong relationships and thoroughly understanding briefs.
• A confident communicator, articulate in both words and craft.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work from concept through to completion.
• Your portfolio should prioritize your UI thinking: demonstrate how you structure a design system, manage component states, and facilitate developer handoff. Then, showcase your range, including campaign work, brand thinking, and smart integration of AI into your process. Case studies that detail the structure of a Figma file, beyond just finished screens, will be highly regarded.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with large brand or enterprise projects, especially those with an international dimension.
• Previous experience within the specialized industry ecosystem or a genuine interest in it.
• Foundational understanding of front-end basics, enough to grasp how your design decisions translate into code.
• Experience building a design system from the ground up, rather than just inheriting an existing one.
• Practical knowledge of digital accessibility standards.
• Experience prototyping and presenting concepts interactively.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model, offering flexibility in your work environment.
• Significant room for growth and professional development within the role.
• Private medical insurance.
• 25 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension plan.
• Flexible working hours.
• Access to training as required or requested.
• A relaxed and supportive working environment.
• Engaging projects on a daily basis.
• Opportunity to gain experience across well-known B2B and B2C brands.
• Company-provided high-performance laptop.
• Quarterly team events.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is £42,000 to £48,000. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.