WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.
WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
Why we're hiring:
As an Experience Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our core data and analytics platform. The Digital Pulse squad is the central engine of our data ecosystem, responsible for integrating, processing, and serving data that powers insights across the organization.You will be responsible for transforming complex data and powerful backend capabilities into intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces for our stakeholders. Working closely with product managers, data architects, and data engineers, you will apply your design expertise to create seamless experiences for dashboards, data exploration tools, and analytics platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to solve complex design challenges and make a significant impact on how our organization leverages data.
What you'll be doing:
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Product Design & Execution
- Contribute to the end-to-end UX design process, from concept exploration and wireframing to high-fidelity mockups and prototyping.
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand user requirements and translate them into user-centered design solutions.
- Design intuitive and frictionless interfaces for data-heavy applications, including analytics dashboards and reporting tools.
- Create detailed user journey maps, user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate design concepts.
- Apply human empathy to understand the pain points and needs of our users, ensuring our data products are both powerful and easy to use.
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User-Centered Problem Solving
- Apply strategic design thinking to solve complex user challenges related to data consumption and analysis.
- Develop process maps and user stories to improve the end-to-end experience of interacting with our data platform.
- Design interfaces that encourage the adoption of new data tools and foster data literacy among users.
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Prototyping and User Feedback
- Develop interactive prototypes to test and validate design concepts with end-users and stakeholders.
- Support and participate in user testing sessions (e.g., usability testing, A/B testing) to gather feedback and make data-driven design decisions.
- Focus on reducing friction and improving the usability of the platform to help users become proficient quickly.
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Iterative Design and Improvement
- Incorporate feedback from user research, analytics, and performance metrics to continuously iterate and improve on designs.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking feedback and exploring new ways to enhance the user experience.
- Work with the team to implement micro-learning opportunities and tooltips within the interface to provide in-the-moment guidance.
🛠️ Design Systems and Consistency
- Utilize and contribute to our established design system to ensure consistency and coherence across the platform.
- Help develop and refine UI components and design patterns that support the scalability of our data products.
🤝 Collaboration
- Partner closely with product managers, data engineers, and data architects to ensure user-centered design principles are integrated throughout the development lifecycle.
- Participate in workshops and design sprints to align with the cross-functional team on project goals and solutions.
- Clearly articulate design decisions and rationale to the team and stakeholders.
What you'll need:
Key Skills & Experience:
- 5-8 years of experience in UX/UI or Product Design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work on web applications, particularly data-focused products.
- Proven experience in applying human-centered design principles, from user research and journey mapping to prototyping and usability testing.
- Strong hands-on skills in creating wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.
- Experience working with and contributing to design systems and UI component libraries.
- Excellent knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in fast-paced, iterative development cycles.
- Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
- Experience designing for complex data applications, analytics dashboards, or enterprise-level software is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with designing for AI-powered platforms or integrating machine learning outputs into user experiences.
- A data-driven mindset, with experience using analytics to inform design decisions.
- Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Personal Qualities:
- Human Empathy: A natural ability to understand user needs and advocate for them throughout the design process.
- Creative Problem Solver: Adept at thinking creatively to solve complex design challenges and optimize user workflows.
- Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in a cross-functional team environment, working effectively to achieve shared goals.
- Organized and Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail with the ability to manage design tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive and Curious: Takes initiative, is eager to learn, and is motivated to create designs that deliver real user value
Who you are:
You're open:
We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic:
We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary:
we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you:
Passionate, inspired people
– We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity
– We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work
– Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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