181 Senior Ux Designers jobs in the United Kingdom

UX Designers - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr (Umbrella Rate)

Are you ready to shape the future of user experience design and make your mark in a cutting-edge environment? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation as a UX Designer, where your creativity and expertise will directly influence the next generation of innovative products.

Step into a role that offers exciting challenges, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and the opportunity to work with the latest tools and methodologies. If you're passionate about human-centred design and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is the role for you!

What You Will Do:

- Design intuitive and elegant user interfaces for in-vehicle systems, ensuring they align with human-centred design principles and industry standards.

- Use Figma and prototyping tools to translate complex requirements into clear, testable interaction concepts.

- Collaborate with DesignOps to evolve the design system and component library, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all digital touchpoints.

- Partner with researchers and behavioural scientists to validate and refine interface concepts through user testing.

- Participate in agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and design reviews as part of a cross-functional team.

- Incorporate feedback and insights to continuously improve designs and contribute to the evolution of the company's design system.

What You Will Bring:

- Proven experience in UX design, ideally within complex or embedded systems.

- A strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design projects, including research, prototyping, testing, and delivery.

- Proficiency in Figma, with expertise in components, variants, auto layout, and libraries.

- A solid understanding of usability, accessibility, and user experience principles.

- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and present complex ideas clearly.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing user interfaces that enhance the driving experience while aligning with the company's commitment to innovation and excellence. Your work will directly contribute to creating intuitive, user-friendly systems that set new benchmarks in the industry.

Location:

The role is based in Gaydon, a hub of innovation and creativity within the automotive industry.

Interested?:

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity to showcase your UX design expertise and grow your career, don't wait! Apply now and take the first step towards joining a team that's shaping the future of user experience design.

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UI Artist – New Mobile Title – 4 day working week

A Manchester-based Games studio are currently looking for a UI Artist to work on a new title on mobile platforms. The studio founders have a long history in developing franchises which have been downloaded in the high millions and are working on something new and fresh, which brings together competitive gameplay in a fun strategic setting.

Your first mission while working at the studio, will be to design and create UI assets that the player will interact with for this new mobile title, such as the graphical front-end, menus, icons and buttons. You will also be tasked with designing the user experience (UX) to each feature in the game and will work very closely with the Creative Director on this. You will be up to date with present mobile trends and enjoy playing and making games. The ideal candidate will understand the mobile market and have a good knowledge of what works and what doesn’t.

This role will promote freedom in your work style and will allow you to be creative with your design in an open-plan environment, where ideas are commonly contributed, and everyone has an input on the project.

In addition to a fantastic work environment the team can offer perks and benefits such as a generous holiday package, private medical insurance, pension, profit-based bonus schemes, an onsite gym, childcare schemes and retail discounts. The studio are based a short, convenient walk away from rail stations and have free parking for employee’s who prefer to drive.

The studio also offers a rare 4 day working week (Monday-Thursday), which is onsite in their Manchester offices.

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK as we cannot sponsor Visas at this time nor offer fully remote working options.

Salary Range - £35,000 - £55,000

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience as a UI Artist in the games industry
• Strong experience with Photoshop, Illustrator or similar
• Worked on either console/PC or mobile games (mobile preferred)
• A great knowledge of games and an excellent understanding of what makes them work
• Solid understanding of the User/Player journey
• A portfolio demonstrating your UI experience
• Unity engine experience would be a bonus

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a studio who are working on a new game, which you will have a hand in from start to finish. To apply please send your CV to

Are you a Senior UI Designer/Visualiser looking for an exciting contract opportunity with one of the most reputable and innovative digital agencies in the UK?

Would you like to be a part of a team that delivers digital excellence across a varied and exciting client portfolio globally?

We are looking for an experienced Senior UI Designer who can bring world-class digital experiences to life by combining creative vision with practical execution. You will craft designs that are visually engaging, intuitive and purposeful, ensuring every project aligns with client objectives and delivers measurable results for end-users.

In this role you will work alongside multi-disciplinary teams, including strategists, project managers, developers and engineers, guiding the creative process from concept through to delivery. You will be confident in presenting ideas, adapting to feedback and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.

This position offers the chance to work on high-profile projects for global brands with a fast-paced agency where fresh ideas are welcomed and design quality is paramount.

What you'll be doing.

• Design responsive and visually striking websites, apps and digital platforms
• Produce strong conceptual design directions and creative explorations
• Develop and maintain design systems to ensure brand consistency across digital products
• Use Figma to align design files with front-end development workflows
• Present design concepts to clients and refine work in response to feedback
• Collaborate with UX developers and strategy teams to solve design challenges
• Adapt quickly to changing requirements timelines and project objectives
• Share creative input in client meetings based on audience needs and research

What you'll bring.

• A portfolio showcasing high quality UI design across a range of digital platforms
• Previous agency experience in UI design with expertise in responsive interfaces
• Experience with established design systems as well as creating new ones
• Ability to lead and manage projects from concept to final delivery
• Proficiency with Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop and Illustrator, and presentation tools
• Understanding of accessibility principles and UX best practices
• Experience designing complex web-based applications with multiple variations
• Strong communication skills for client presentations and team collaboration

If you are ready to take ownership of your craft and shape outstanding digital experiences for exciting brands apply today to hear more!

Role: UI Designer - Mobile (Asia)

Rate: £505 p/d Inside IR35

Location: Central London (Z1) – 3 days p/w on site

Duration: 12 months

Sanderson have partnered with one of the largest tech brands on the planet who are looking for a UI Designer to join a growing multicultural Product Design team.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience designing in Mandarin, Korean, Thai or Cantonese is essential
• An exceptional eye for detail, creative and innovative problem solving, and fluency in iOS design patterns.
• Capability of working in a multi-disciplinary design studio.
• Comfort working on multiple projects at once and adapting to new information and priorities.
• Ability to clearly communicate concepts and designs through sketches, wireframes, high-fidelity comps, and interactive prototypes.
• Familiarity working within established design systems and contributing to their evolution.
• Proactive approach to ambiguous situations, creating clarity without direction and defining software products from the ground up.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to take and apply feedback constructively.
• Strong communication skills and an eagerness to contribute to team discussions and decisions.
• A portfolio demonstrating your design thinking, hands-on expertise, and problem-solving skills.
• A track record of project leadership, creative thinking, and cross functional collaboration in support of influencing product features.
• Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, Keynote, and prototyping tools.
• Awareness of cultural impact on design and a desire to make inclusive design choices.
• English fluency is required.

Role: UI Designer - Mobile (Asia)

Rate: £505 p/d Inside IR35

Location: Central London (Z1) – 3 days p/w on site

Duration: 12 months

Sanderson have partnered with one of the largest tech brands on the planet who are looking for a UI Designer to join a growing multicultural Product Design team.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience designing in Mandarin, Korean, Thai or Cantonese is essential
• An exceptional eye for detail, creative and innovative problem solving, and fluency in iOS design patterns.
• Capability of working in a multi-disciplinary design studio.
• Comfort working on multiple projects at once and adapting to new information and priorities.
• Ability to clearly communicate concepts and designs through sketches, wireframes, high-fidelity comps, and interactive prototypes.
• Familiarity working within established design systems and contributing to their evolution.
• Proactive approach to ambiguous situations, creating clarity without direction and defining software products from the ground up.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to take and apply feedback constructively.
• Strong communication skills and an eagerness to contribute to team discussions and decisions.
• A portfolio demonstrating your design thinking, hands-on expertise, and problem-solving skills.
• A track record of project leadership, creative thinking, and cross functional collaboration in support of influencing product features.
• Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, Keynote, and prototyping tools.
• Awareness of cultural impact on design and a desire to make inclusive design choices.
• English fluency is required.

We’re partnered with a global leader in the travel space, looking for a Senior UI Designer to elevate their mobile and web experiences. You'll lead end-to-end design, shape scalable systems, and turn insights into accessible, user-focused solutions. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone confident in research, prototyping, and working cross-functionally in agile teams.

Key skills:

• Design mobile-first user interfaces for iOS, Android, and responsive web.
• Define interaction and motion behaviours that enhance usability and delight.
• Craft high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and UI polish that set visual standards.
• Evolve our design system with scalable components, animation patterns, and consistent styling.
• Ensure all interfaces meet accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and product managers to ship impactful experiences.
• Create motion prototypes using tools like Principle, After Effects, or Lottie.
• Communicate design decisions effectively to stakeholders and influence product direction.
• Mentor designers on visual craft, motion design, and system thinking.

Package:

• Up to £70,000 plus benefits
• Hybrid London
• Immediate interview process
• Ideally can start ASAP

If you are a Senior UI Designer looking to be part of a leading organisation and add instant value, we want to hear from you.

We’re partnered with a global leader in the travel space, looking for a Senior UI Designer to elevate their mobile and web experiences. You'll lead end-to-end design, shape scalable systems, and turn insights into accessible, user-focused solutions. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone confident in research, prototyping, and working cross-functionally in agile teams.

Key skills:

• Design mobile-first user interfaces for iOS, Android, and responsive web.
• Define interaction and motion behaviours that enhance usability and delight.
• Craft high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and UI polish that set visual standards.
• Evolve our design system with scalable components, animation patterns, and consistent styling.
• Ensure all interfaces meet accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and product managers to ship impactful experiences.
• Create motion prototypes using tools like Principle, After Effects, or Lottie.
• Communicate design decisions effectively to stakeholders and influence product direction.
• Mentor designers on visual craft, motion design, and system thinking.

Package:

• Up to £70,000 plus benefits
• Hybrid London
• Immediate interview process
• Ideally can start ASAP

If you are a Senior UI Designer looking to be part of a leading organisation and add instant value, we want to hear from you.

Lead UI Designer – Automotive HMI Systems - Contract

Are you a creative UI Designer with a passion for sleek, intuitive digital experiences? Join our team to help shape the future of in-vehicle interfaces for a leading automotive brand.

We're looking for a visual designer who can bring brand principles to life across vehicle-based digital interfaces. Partnering closely with UX designers and developers, you'll craft high-fidelity, production-ready UI designs for next-generation HMI systems.

This is an initial contract position till end of March paying £50 an hour. This contract will be extended another 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply brand and design direction to create stunning digital experiences across vehicle UI
• Develop and maintain component-based design systems
• Collaborate with UX, tech and software development teams to ensure design feasibility
• Build prototypes and high-fidelity mockups, iterating on feedback
• Manage design delivery with programme and business operations
• Align design efforts across multi-disciplinary teams

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven creative experience in both agency and corporate environments
• Strong portfolio of visually engaging interfaces
• Mastery of typography, layout, and colour systems
• Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite
• Automotive or complex system design experience preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Comfortable working globally and at pace

Join us and define how the digital future looks, feels, and moves within the car.

Apply now to craft the future of in-vehicle UI.

UX Designer/Developer Day rate contract in a Higher Education establishment in Birmingham 3-6-month contract (outside scope of IR35) hybrid working (1-2 days per week on site) Hays Technology are working with a large education establishment in Birmingham to recruit a UX Designer/Developer on a temporary basis with an immediate start. This vacancy has arisen from a requirement to build a whole new feature into a portal build and our client requires an additional resource within the existing team.
Essential Skills & Experience:

• Able to provide a portfolio and examples of previous work.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of UX/UI which puts usability and accessibility at the forefront.
• Able to scrutinise user requirements, acceptance criteria and visually communicate ideas to a standard that can be translated into working solutions.
• Experience translating user requirements into tangible designs and mocks prior to development
• Significant front-end development experience in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
• Use of source control repositories such as GIT.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft web technologies (e.g. Blazor, .Net MVC, Razor etc.)
• Experience with jQuery.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud.
• Experience in wireframing/mocking tools (e.g. Balsamic, Mockflow, Moqups etc.)
• Experience of designing mobile applications (iOS, Android).
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with Visual Studio, VS Code and Microsoft DevOps.

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