Senior UI/UX Designer

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML, part of WPP, 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 human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement &amp; Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.</p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><h3>Who we’re looking for:</h3> <p>We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior UI/UX Designer to join our dynamic Customer Experience (CX) team in Beirut.&nbsp;<br>In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping cutting-edge digital products and experiences for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries and sectors. This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects, contribute to innovative solutions, and elevate the digital presence of leading organizations in the region. Our CX team is a growing, multi-disciplinary hub of strategists, researchers, and designers, and as a Senior UI Designer, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment, bringing visual innovation to life across multiple digital touchpoints.</p> <h3>What you’ll be doing:</h3> <ul> <li>Lead UI design from concept to implementation for various client projects, ensuring visual excellence, intuitive user experience (UX), and strategic alignment.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with CX Strategists, UX Designers, and Developers to translate complex business objectives and user needs into compelling and effective interfaces.</li> <li>Champion user-centered design principles, usability best practices, and accessibility standards throughout the design process.</li> <li>Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems and component libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.</li> <li>Present and expertly defend design rationale to stakeholders, effectively advocating for user-centric solutions.</li> <li>Contribute across the key pillars of Customer Experience: Audience Understanding &amp; Insights, CX Strategy, and Experience Design.</li> </ul> <h3>What you’ll need:</h3> <ul> <li>5+ years of dedicated UI/UX design experience, preferably gained within an agency environment, with a proven track record of leading large-scale digital projects.</li> <li>A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in user-centered design, robust visual systems, and innovative digital experiences across web, mobile, and applications.</li> <li>Deep understanding of UX principles and the ability to perform foundational UX tasks.</li> <li>Experience designing for diverse audiences, including specific considerations and cultural nuances for Arabic-speaking markets.</li> <li>Expert proficiency in Figma (preferred) and other industry-standard design and prototyping tools.</li> <li>Expertise in creating, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive design systems, reusable component libraries, and nested component architectures.</li> <li>Proven ability to collaborate seamlessly with development teams, ensuring flawless design integration and implementation.</li> <li>Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the capability to articulate complex design concepts clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li> <li>Strong strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li> </ul> <p>#LI-EMEA</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span></span></p> <p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). 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