VML
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SeniorUX/UIDesigner-AppOps
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“Senior UX/UI Designer - App Ops at VML. Skills: Mobile UX/UI Specialization, Mobile-First Design & Execution, User Research & Testing (Mobile Context), Collaboration & Advocacy. Lead the end-to-end UX and UI design process for features and functionalities within the client's mobile applications (iOS and Android).. Develop detailed user flows, interaction models, information architecture, wireframes, and interactive prototypes specifically tailored for mobile platforms.”
What You'll Achieve.
Crafting, optimizing, and delivering exceptional mobile-first digital experiences that drive user engagement, enhance operational efficiency, and seamlessly integrate into the broader automotive customer journey.; Translating complex automotive functionalities and operational needs into intuitive and delightful mobile user interfaces.; Ensuring every pixel and interaction is meticulously considered and executed.; Identify pain points and opportunities for mobile app experience improvements.; Iterate on designs based on user feedback and performance data.; Foster a shared understanding and buy-in for mobile experience enhancements.
Industry & Context.
A proactive, problem-solving mindset, capable of working autonomously to manage design tasks and priorities within a fast-paced, cross-functional App Operations team.
Available until 18:00 PL
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven track record as a Senior UX/UI Designer with a specialized, hands-on focus on mobile application design (iOS and Android), demonstrating exceptional craft and attention to detail., A must-have portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX/UI design for mobile apps, showcasing your process from research and wireframing through to polished UI and implemented solutions., Deep understanding and practical application of mobile-first design principles, platform-specific guidelines (e.g. , Apple Human Interface Guidelines, Google Material Design), and responsive design., High proficiency in modern design tools, especially Figma, with the ability to create scalable, well-structured design files, interactive mobile prototypes, and high-fidelity UI., experience in conducting and participating in mobile-specific user research (qualitative and quantitative), including usability testing on devices, A testing, and synthesizing results into design solutions., Familiarity with mobile app development processes, limitations, and platform capabilities to ensure designs are technically feasible and optimized for performance., Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to present and articulate design decisions and rationale clearly to developers, product managers, and other stakeholders., A proactive, problem-solving mindset, capable of working autonomously to manage design tasks and priorities within a fast-paced, cross-functional App Operations team., Solid understanding of mobile accessibility standards and performance considerations to ensure inclusive and efficient app experiences.
Nice to Have
Experience designing for the automotive sector or other highly regulated/complex industries with a digital product presence is highly desirable., Experience working with and contributing to comprehensive design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability of mobile components.
What You'll Do.
Lead the end-to-end UX and UI design process for features and functionalities within the client's mobile applications (iOS and Android).
Develop detailed user flows
information architecture
and interactive prototypes specifically tailored for mobile platforms.
high-fidelity UI designs
incorporating the client's brand guidelines
and best practices for mobile usability and aesthetics.
Focus on micro-interactions
and responsive layouts for various mobile device sizes and orientations.
Ensure all designs are technically feasible and collaborate closely with developers during implementation
providing detailed specifications and reviewing UI for fidelity.
Conduct and participate in user research sessions (e.g.
usability testing on mobile devices
A testing within apps) to gather insights specific to mobile user behaviour and preferences.
Analyze app analytics
and market trends to identify pain points and opportunities for mobile app experience improvements.
Translate research findings into actionable design recommendations and iterate on designs based on user feedback and performance data.
Contribute to and advocate for the adoption of mobile-first design best practices
accessibility standards
and consistent design patterns within the App Operations team.
Present design concepts
and user insights clearly and persuasively to stakeholders
fostering a shared understanding and buy-in for mobile experience enhancements.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working collaboratively within a cross-functional team; Work closely with the UX Lead, App Operations team, product managers, developers, and other designers to ensure a cohesive product strategy and design execution across all mobile initiatives.; Collaborate closely with developers during implementation, providing detailed specifications and reviewing UI for fidelity.; Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to present and articulate design decisions and rationale clearly to developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.; Work collaboratively with our UK project team, so we’ll need you to be available until 18:00 PL
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to present and articulate design decisions and rationale clearly to developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
Process & Methodology
Manage design tasks and priorities within a fast-paced, cross-functional App Operations team.
Full Job Description
Who We Are 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 & 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. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com. Senior Product Designer (UX/UI) wanted to join our dynamic team. The opportunity: We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior UX/UI Product Designer with a specialized focus on mobile applications to join our dynamic, flexible team, embedded directly with a leading automotive client's App Operations team. This hybrid role is for a hands-on designer who excels at crafting, optimizing, and delivering exceptional mobile-first digital experiences that drive user engagement, enhance operational efficiency, and seamlessly integrate into the broader au
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