Designer (UX)

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Designer (UX)

Company: WPP Media

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: UX/Product Design (within Media & Technology Operations)

Date Posted: 2026-06-09

Experience Level: Mid-Level (2-5 years)

Remote Status: Hybrid (4 days in office)

🚀 Role Summary

• Design and develop world-class user experiences for AI-driven media and data products within WPP's Open Media Studio.

• Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, from initial research and conceptualization to final product delivery and iteration.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and client stakeholders, to ensure design solutions meet both user needs and commercial objectives.

• Apply a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and commercial design practices to create impactful and effective digital products.

• Drive innovation and efficiency through user research, design experimentation, and a data-informed approach to product development.

📝 Enhancement Note: While the title is "Designer (UX)", the context provided by WPP Media and Choreograph (WPP's global data products and technology company) indicates this role is deeply embedded within a technology and data operations framework. The focus on "AI-driven media operating unit," "data platform," and "scaled activation" suggests this UX Designer will be instrumental in shaping the user interface and user experience of sophisticated B2B platforms and tools, rather than consumer-facing products. This requires a strong understanding of data flows, platform functionality, and the specific needs of marketing and media professionals.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive user research and testing activities to gather insights and validate design decisions.

• Create a range of design artifacts, including personas, user journeys, sitemaps, process flow diagrams, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes.

• Collaborate with