177 Design jobs in Bristol

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Are you a creative UX Designer ready to make an impact? Join our dynamic team in the banking industry and help us craft exceptional user experiences for millions of customers!

Role: UX Designer

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Bristol (Hybrid 2 days in office)

Rate: 600 per day (umbrella)

About Us

We are a leading organization in the UK banking sector, serving over 30 million customers with a commitment to transforming banking through innovative digital solutions. With a significant investment in our platforms and people, we're on a mission to create the best banking experience for all.

What You'll Do

As a UX Designer, you'll take ownership of your design output while collaborating with a talented design team. Your creativity and expertise will shine as you:

• Craft User Journeys: Skilfully design end-to-end experiences using components from a central design system, ensuring a cohesive and engaging journey for our users.
• Prototype with Flair: Bring your designs to life using tools like Sketch, InVision, Figma, Axure, or Adobe XD, creating interactive prototypes that wow stakeholders.
• Balance Needs: Gather user research and insights to align business requirements with user needs, advocating for what's right for our customers.
• Adapt & Guide: Navigate technical constraints while providing guidance on the best possible user experience across various platforms.
• Champion Inclusivity: Ensure designs are accessible and inclusive for customers of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities.

Who We're Looking For

We want a passionate UX Designer with:

• Experience: Demonstrable background in User Experience/Interaction Design, preferably with a focus on app development.
• Ownership: Proven ability to take full ownership of Interaction Design projects.
• Prototyping Skills: Excellent layout and prototyping skills you can clearly articulate to internal teams.
• Research Insight: Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative research to inform your design decisions.
• Complex Landscape Familiarity: Ideally, experience in financial services or similar complex environments.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who thrives in multi-disciplinary teams and values customer inclusivity.

Why Join Us?

We're dedicated to your growth! Here's what you can expect:

• Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that reflects modern Britain and celebrates diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, and families.
• Supportive Environment: We are disability positive and will accommodate reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.

If you're ready to take your UX design career to new heights and play a key role in shaping the future of banking, we want to hear from you! Apply Now!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

UX Designer

Location: Newport (2 days a week onsite)

Contract : 6 months

Rate : Circa 600 Per Day

Are you passionate about creating exceptional user experiences? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We are on the lookout for a talented UX Designer to join our innovative team. Let's make great things happen together!

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for user-centred design. If you have the following qualifications, you might just be the perfect fit!

• Proven experience as a UX Designer or similar role
• Worked priviously in Finance or Automotive Sector is essential
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, or similar
• Strong portfolio showcasing your design process and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects

What You'll Do:

As our UX Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our products. Your creativity and insights will help us build intuitive and engaging interfaces that users love. Here's what you'll be responsible for:

• Conduct user research to understand needs and behaviours
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on feedback
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practises to keep our designs fresh and innovative

How to Apply:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Send us your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter telling us why you're excited about this opportunity. We can't wait to see your creativity in action!

If you are not contacted in 48 hours please assume you are unsuccessful.

Join us on this exciting journey and help us design the future! Apply today!

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Are you a creative UX Designer ready to make an impact? Join our dynamic team in the banking industry and help us craft exceptional user experiences for millions of customers!

Role: UX Designer

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Bristol (Hybrid 2 days in office)

Rate: 600 per day (umbrella)

About Us

We are a leading organization in the UK banking sector, serving over 30 million customers with a commitment to transforming banking through innovative digital solutions. With a significant investment in our platforms and people, we're on a mission to create the best banking experience for all.

What You'll Do

As a UX Designer, you'll take ownership of your design output while collaborating with a talented design team. Your creativity and expertise will shine as you:

• Craft User Journeys: Skilfully design end-to-end experiences using components from a central design system, ensuring a cohesive and engaging journey for our users.
• Prototype with Flair: Bring your designs to life using tools like Sketch, InVision, Figma, Axure, or Adobe XD, creating interactive prototypes that wow stakeholders.
• Balance Needs: Gather user research and insights to align business requirements with user needs, advocating for what's right for our customers.
• Adapt & Guide: Navigate technical constraints while providing guidance on the best possible user experience across various platforms.
• Champion Inclusivity: Ensure designs are accessible and inclusive for customers of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities.

Who We're Looking For

We want a passionate UX Designer with:

• Experience: Demonstrable background in User Experience/Interaction Design, preferably with a focus on app development.
• Ownership: Proven ability to take full ownership of Interaction Design projects.
• Prototyping Skills: Excellent layout and prototyping skills you can clearly articulate to internal teams.
• Research Insight: Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative research to inform your design decisions.
• Complex Landscape Familiarity: Ideally, experience in financial services or similar complex environments.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who thrives in multi-disciplinary teams and values customer inclusivity.

Why Join Us?

We're dedicated to your growth! Here's what you can expect:

• Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that reflects modern Britain and celebrates diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, and families.
• Supportive Environment: We are disability positive and will accommodate reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.

If you're ready to take your UX design career to new heights and play a key role in shaping the future of banking, we want to hear from you! Apply Now!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

What you'll be doing

Future are looking for a Senior UX Designer to join our UX Design team where you will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to create and support Future’s digital products and proprietary technology. You will be passionate about creating excellent customer experiences and detailed crafted user interfaces that help meet user needs and connect our customers to their interests.

Reporting to the UX Design Lead, you will define and lead UX strategy on projects, shaping new products and feature solutions that balance user needs with business goals and technical capabilities.

You'll represent design expertise across the entire process – from facilitating workshops and

conducting user interviews to concept sketching, wireframing, prototyping and testing your

ideas, and manage these through to development implementation.

The role involves conducting a variety of UX research techniques, including planning and facilitating sessions with tools like Miro, and conducting user testing with the ability to prepare protocols and guides. You will also be responsible for setting up A/B tests, analysing findings, and utilising tools like GA and Analytics to derive insights. In design, you will create and maintain user interfaces, design systems, and style guides using Figma, ensuring the work aligns with brand guidelines while understanding the limitations of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

You will will stay up-to-date with the latest UX best practices and developments, seeking professional growth. Experience in online shopping and affiliate marketing design is essential, along with an awareness of industry trends and competitor activity. Your expertise will help drive user-centric design solutions while maintaining a focus on innovation and optimisation.

As a Senior UX Designer, you will also be expected to guide and mentor other designers on the team, providing feedback to help their progression.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

UX Research Skills

• Broad understanding and experience conducting a range of UX research techniques, and when to employ them to get the best ROI
• Planning and facilitating research sessions using tools such as Miro to explore problemsand opportunities
• Experience in user testing, moderation skills, preparation of testing protocols and discussion guides
• Experience setting A/B tests & analysis of findings
• GA / Analytics / Statistics

UX Design Skills

• User interface and interaction design
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Expert Figma knowledge of wireframing and prototyping, plus high level UI design principles
• Experience with the opportunities and limitations of HTML, CSS & Javascript
• Brand guardian ensuring the work aligns to brand guidelines
• Experience in design for online shopping and affiliate marketing

What's in it for you

This is a Remote role.

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

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Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. 

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Construction Contractor

Location: Bristol, South West

Are you a Design Manager / Senior Design Manager? Do you like working on one in a lifetime schemes? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with amazing progression routes? Do you want to progress from where you are today? Then look no further, an exciting role has opened up at one of leading clients based in the heart of Bristol, working on a truly once in a lifetime project.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements/output specs
• Ensure pricing assumptions are consistent with the development of the design - with Pre construction manager
• Monitors design progress and ensures the accuracy and completeness of design variables at each stage of the design development process (ITN Phase / PB Phase / Construction Phase)
• Ensures that all resources for coordination are appointed
• Prepare monthly report to Design Leads
• Responsible for design compliance, build ability, efficiency of design and supporting the bid process.
• Responsible to lead the sign off of documents to the correct status
• Prepares and validates the Design Management Plan (DMP)
• Prepares the Project`s Document Management Procedure in accordance with TEC.CMP.05.
• Endorses Consultants`DMPs
• Defines consultant values and authorises appointed consultants payments
• Defines designer s objectives: time, details, ratios, coordination s, etc.
• Manage the flow of design information and the Document Control
• Support the procurement and commercial teams
• Representing the company at Client/User/Local Authority and other stakeholder meetings
• Co-ordinate the input from the Technical Department necessary to develop a robust design
• Manage the Environmental Certification Process i.e. BREEAM / CFSH
• Manage (preconstruction) or participate (construction) the Design Transfer from preconstruction to construction

Next Steps

Apply below or get in touch to discuss further to start the process of finding out more about this exciting opportunity.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Construction Contractor

Location: Bristol, South West

Are you a Design Manager / Senior Design Manager? Do you like working on one in a lifetime schemes? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with amazing progression routes? Do you want to progress from where you are today? Then look no further, an exciting role has opened up at one of leading clients based in the heart of Bristol, working on a truly once in a lifetime project.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements/output specs
• Ensure pricing assumptions are consistent with the development of the design - with Pre construction manager
• Monitors design progress and ensures the accuracy and completeness of design variables at each stage of the design development process (ITN Phase / PB Phase / Construction Phase)
• Ensures that all resources for coordination are appointed
• Prepare monthly report to Design Leads
• Responsible for design compliance, build ability, efficiency of design and supporting the bid process.
• Responsible to lead the sign off of documents to the correct status
• Prepares and validates the Design Management Plan (DMP)
• Prepares the Project`s Document Management Procedure in accordance with TEC.CMP.05.
• Endorses Consultants`DMPs
• Defines consultant values and authorises appointed consultants payments
• Defines designer s objectives: time, details, ratios, coordination s, etc.
• Manage the flow of design information and the Document Control
• Support the procurement and commercial teams
• Representing the company at Client/User/Local Authority and other stakeholder meetings
• Co-ordinate the input from the Technical Department necessary to develop a robust design
• Manage the Environmental Certification Process i.e. BREEAM / CFSH
• Manage (preconstruction) or participate (construction) the Design Transfer from preconstruction to construction

Next Steps

Apply below or get in touch to discuss further to start the process of finding out more about this exciting opportunity.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Design Estimating Engineer
Location: Swadlincote
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 41.5 per week
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a passion for geotechnical and piling solutions? Do you enjoy owning projects from concept through to delivery? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist contractor working on a broad range of foundation engineering projects across the UK.

About the Role:

You’ll play a key part in managing and delivering bespoke piling solutions for a variety of clients – from residential extensions to large commercial and industrial builds. On average, you will handle around 10 enquiries a month, taking ownership of the design and estimation process from initial customer contact to handover.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining technical design, client communication, and pre-construction planning. The team works collaboratively to manage over 6,000 enquiries per year, and your contribution will be vital in helping the business continue to grow and meet demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to and managing technical enquiries
• Producing designs for bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• Estimating costs and preparing tenders
• Collaborating with clients to understand project requirements
• Supporting projects from tender stage through to mobilisation
• Liaising with a close-knit regional design and estimating team

About You:

• Proven design experience within piling or geotechnical engineering
• Proficient in designing bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• A practical, can-do approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a relevant subject (MSc and/or Chartered status preferred)

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Company pension
• BUPA dental insurance
• Healthcare scheme
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Company sick pay
• Annual Christmas shutdown

Why Apply?

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong engineer looking to move into a role that blends design, commercial understanding, and customer engagement. You’ll be supported by a longstanding team with decades of experience and will enjoy the autonomy to make a real impact.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and growing team, we’d love to hear from you!

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Design Manager

Are you ready to lead the design process on some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the region? Willmott Dixon is seeking a Design Manager to support our diverse range of projects across the Southwest. Based out of our Bristol office, you'll enjoy a hybrid working model with time split between the office, home, and onsite locations.

As a Design Manager, you'll take ownership of the design process, fostering collaboration across disciplines and driving project success. Leading the design on projects ranging from 10m to 100m across the following sectors: Education, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, Commercial and Residential. You'll oversee, monitor, and report on design programmes, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with project goals and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are:

• Leading the design process to produce accurate information that meets agreed specifications and cost plans.
• Managing the appointment and performance of consultants in line with their deed and agreed scope of services.
• Developing a design programme with consultants to meet whole-life programme milestones.
• Delivering cost-effective, innovative technical solutions.
• Chairing design team meetings and driving action plans to completion.
• Ensuring designs meet all statutory and regulatory approvals, with comprehensive tracking and documentation.

With a robust pipeline of projects and a transparent outlook, you'll have the confidence that you're joining a stable business with a fantastic culture.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

• Will have managed design on projects between 10M- 100M across multiple sectors in a main contractor environment.
• Have an understanding of CAD, Microsoft Office and various other construction technology.
• Be able to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Able to mange specialist designers/subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Hold a valid driving license and a CSCS card.

Personal Qualities

We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for innovative construction solutions.

Key skills and attributes include:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in developing and managing design programmes.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to construction design.
• The ability to produce cost-effective and creative technical solutions.

Additional Information

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

A new client to Sphereare looking to appoint a Design Manager, to commence a new role in Bristol.

Your new company are aleading Chartered Building Consultancy, who specialise in Construction and Project Management.

The role in question will be based on site in Bristol across distressed project, which my client are tasked with completing.The project consists of 152 Apartments, 3 Commercial Units, 4 Roof Terraces, and a basement Car Park of 66 spaces, with a completion dateof August 2026.

My client are looking for a DesignManager, who will reportinto a site based Design Lead and Project Director. They are ideally looking for a candidate that can commence a new role immediately or at short notice. Initially, this will be a 4 month contract, with the possibility of it being extended.

For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience.