Senior UI Designer

THIS JOB HAS NOW CLOSED

The opportunity

With the launch of our strategy, ‘The world needs creativity’ in March 2022, we are aligning our team activities to support the delivery of this vision and our social purpose. We understand the urgency of this requirement and want to drive changes from the heart of the university, assuming an active role in delivering creative solutions to the world.

To support our work on these unique challenges and opportunities, we are looking for a Senior UI Designer to join us in the UAL Brand and Creative Services team. We are looking for an experienced, design-focused and organised creative problem solver, who will assist and support the Head of Creative Services as well the wider team.

You will lead the team in the creation of creative and effective UI design assets, working with key stakeholders to shape the brief and provide a variety of design options. In conjunction with the Head of Creative Services, you will play a key leadership role managing both permanent and freelance designers and supporting their personal and professional development.

About you

Application Notes – Portfolio required

Please upload a portfolio of your work or portfolio link as part of this application.

You will possess a degree in Design or a relevant discipline, along with an excellent understanding of the creative and strategic application of UI, brand and product design. You will possess an excellent working knowledge of design thinking methodologies and processes, as well as proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Jira, Trello and Miro.

You will demonstrate previous experience of working in internal, freelance and/or agency design roles, producing high-quality designs for multi-channel campaigns including digital and animated assets, as well as printed materials. Previous experience managing multiple Designers, as well as knowledge of stakeholder, account and project management is essential.

In return we can offer a nurturing creative environment, a friendly, social team and the chance to become part of exciting change at UAL.

Closing date for applications, Friday 15th September at 9.00 am.

Interviews to take place on Monday 25th September.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Zele Akhilele, Resourcing Adviser via email at Socialpurposestaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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