Who We Are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.
Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Senior UX Designer needed to join our team on a contractual basis, here at VML Enterprise Solutions.
The opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior UX Designer to join our rapidly expanding CX team, where you will work alongside Leads in UX, UI and Service Design, Optimisation and Consulting.
Reporting into the Lead UX, this role requires someone with excellent ecommerce/online experience, and who has a portfolio to prove it.
As Senior UX Designer, you'll be a key part of the team and expected to take the initiative in ensuring the customers' needs and our clients' requirements are fully understood and met by the proposed solution. This is a practical role requiring someone with excellent technical ability who can lead and craft UX project deliverables across all phases of the design process, including running business requirements workshops, research and usability testing, and the creation of design artifacts such as journey maps, wireframes and prototypes.
What you'll be doing:
Designing and running product definition and UX requirements workshops
Scoping and managing a variety of qualitative research
Analysing research data to identify and generate meaningful insights and behavioural patterns
Using design thinking techniques to identify opportunity areas for new experiences, propositions, products and services
Creating design artefacts – e.g., personas, journey maps, storyboards, process flows, information architecture diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, etc.
Communicating, defending and building consensus around the desired product strategy and/or suggested design approach
Working closely with stakeholders, fellow designers, program managers and developers
Collaborating with Account Leads, Head of UX, Head of CX and clients
Presenting and communicating your ideas and design rationale both to working groups and C-Suite
What we want from you:
Significant proven experience, ideally at an agency
Compelling portfolio that demonstrates high quality, best in class UX design
Breadth of experience in e-commerce or complex journeys.
Experience owning the full UX process, including running discovery phases and solving complex problems using design-thinking methods
Solid Information, Interaction and Experience Design Skills
Ability to understand the array of technical constraints, user goals and business requirements
Strong portfolio is a must
What we can offer you: Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise 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. We offer a great benefits package including hybrid working, social events, training opportunities, medical and dental insurance, life assurance, meal cards and much more.
Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day: Connect Meaningfully, Inspire Creatively, Include Purposefully, Approach Positively.
At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond.
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