Lead UI Developer

Our client is looking for a Lead UI Developer with a strong background in experience-led design for immersive, experiential and live event environments. 

You'll need a portfolio that proves you can create stunning digital interfaces across touchscreens, installations, exhibitions and experiential campaigns. 

Working Patterns and location – Hybrid – 2-3 days on site per week

• Design engaging UI for immersive installations, live events, exhibitions and experiential campaigns.

• Shape how audiences interact with digital content across physical and virtual environments.

• Champion creative quality and maintain high standards across all project deliverables.

• Facilitate UX workshops and discovery sessions, mapping end-to-end user journeys.

• Present design concepts, rationale and prototypes confidently to clients and stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to embed AI tools and workflows into design and product processes.

• Collaborate closely with developers, visualisation specialists and production teams.

• Manage multiple projects concurrently from concept through to delivery and implementation.

• Previous UI design experience within a creative, experiential, events, exhibitions or immersive agency environment.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating UI design across interactive, immersive and experiential projects.

• Expertise in visual interface design including typography, colour theory, grid systems and responsive design.

• Experience designing interfaces for touchscreens, immersive displays and wayfinding solutions.

• Strong proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud and modern prototyping tools.

• Ability to translate complex brand narratives and event objectives into engaging digital experiences.

• Strong UX capability including user research, journey mapping and accessibility-focused design.

• Confident presenting ideas and design rationale to clients, stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Pension up to 10% client contribution.

• Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover.

• Option to buy & sell holiday.

• Dental, health, medical, travel and gadget insurance.

• 24/7 Digital GP.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

 Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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