UI Designer

UI Designer

Manchester, hybrid

This position sits in our Manchester-based Design & Technology business unit. We primarily deliver large-scale website design and build projects, combining our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to help clients including Nikon, London Marathon Events and END. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional and engaging digital experiences. 

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a Medior UI Designer to join our Manchester-based experience design team to craft outstanding digital experiences, working on projects at all stages of the lifecycle for a range of high profile B2B and B2C clients.

Working collaboratively within a team of UX/UI/Content Designers, Brand Designers and Project Managers, together you will create amazing experiences, award-winning designs, and intuitive interfaces. But we’re looking for someone who is equally comfortable crafting immersive journeys as they are in taking the client on that design journey.

You will strive for every project to feature the best possible UX, surpass client expectations and support Dept in becoming a number one design destination in the UK.

You will work in a vibrant environment with clever minds that work for a variety of large global clients. At DEPT®, we’re eager to hire the most talented experts in the game; people who continuously strive to improve their craft, are eager to learn, who want to inspire others, and strive for a better world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Design Projects: Oversee the design process from concept to final delivery

• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with UX designers, Content Designers, Brand Designers and Project Managers
• Develop and Maintain Design Systems: Create and maintain design systems and component libraries to ensure consistency across platforms and products 
• Prototype and Test: Build interactive prototypes to validate design concepts and facilitate usability testing to iterate and refine designs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Have at least 3+ years of experience working within multidisciplinary teams for fast paced agencies
• Are highly proficient in UI design and have an extremely good understanding of layout, grid systems, UI best practices, accessibility, design systems and responsive design
• Have a strong portfolio demonstrating your design capabilities and understanding of digital graphic design and UI
• Have experience working with atomic design and design systems, and using reusable components
• Have extensive knowledge around design tools, in particular Figma and Creative Suite
• Are comfortable presenting to the wider team and in-front of clients
• Are meticulous, with strong attention to detail, striving for pixel perfection
• You will push to create award winning work and are comfortable providing and taking on board feedback
• Are hard-working, passionate and enthusiastic about design and are eager to learn and grow with us
• Can comfortably communicate and work closely with the development team
• Are able to produce high quality concepts in limited time frames when supporting with pitch work and new business ideas
• Have experience working with agile and waterfall processes as well as working in sprints
• Have a desire to be pushed and challenged every day
• Have a good understanding of current design trends

WE OFFER:

• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
• Hybrid working: you have the choice to work from our office or remotely, and we have core working hours where you can choose your start and finish times to suit you
• Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme
• 25 days paid holiday with the opportunity to buy extra days
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Friday.
• We celebrate successes by rewarding teams when big projects go live and honouring the year’s top achievements at our annual awards ceremony
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, and your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our client's problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.