About the Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior UI Designer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the design and development of user-centered and visually compelling interfaces for our clients. You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring junior designers, contributing to design strategy, and ensuring design excellence across our products.
Responsibilities:
● Lead the design of complex user interfaces for web and mobile applications, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
● Create high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and design specifications, while adhering to and contributing to our design system.
● Collaborate effectively with UX Researchers, UX designers, product & project managers, and developers throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
● Provide guidance and mentorship to junior UI designers, fostering their growth and development.
● Help researchers and strategists conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate design solutions.
● Contribute to the evolution and maintenance of our various design accelerators and design systems
● Stay abreast of the UI design methodologies, technologies, and best practices.
● Advocate for user-centered design principles and accessibility standards within the organization.
Qualifications:
● 5-8 years of proven experience as a UI Designer, with experience of leading a small team.
● A strong portfolio demonstrating your expertise in UI design and your ability to create impactful user experiences.
● Expert-level proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, etc.
● Proficiency in in graphics design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
● Deep understanding of human-centered design principles, interaction design best practices, and usability.
● Extensive experience working with and contributing to design systems.
● Strong knowledge of usability and accessibility guidelines (WCAG).
● Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
● Proven ability to mentor junior designers.
Educational Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphics / Interaction / Human-Computer Interaction Design or related fields or any graduate degree with relevant experience.
Good to have:
● Experience with motion graphics and animation.
● Basic Understanding of Front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
● Knowledge of of Usability and Accessibility Guidelines
About VML
VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands and drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Intel, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, which name WPP as a “Leader” in Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. As the world’s most advanced and largest creative company, VML’s global network is powered by 30,000 talented people across 60-plus markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.