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Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.\nThis is a 6 month fixed term contract, with potential for extension, commencing 4 January 2027.\nThis posting reflects an existing vacancy.\nJOB PURPOSE\nThis role is part of our Global Studios team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients.\n\nWe are looking for an intermediateDigital Designer with UI + UX skills, that brings taste, wonder and attention to detail to everything that they do. This role requires integrating the UX and UI practice together, with an emphasis on the technical design execution of complex AI platforms. 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Salary is based on relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact.\nWE OFFER\nA flexible, hybrid working policy.\nAn excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies.\nMental health support, and company sick pay scheme.\n15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays).\nRefreshments are provided in the office all week.\nEnhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.\nSocial and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.\nInspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.\nLearning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.\nBuddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®.\nA reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.\nAwesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global - at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!\nThe opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.\nWHY DEPT®?\nWe are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.\nWe are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.\nAt DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.\nAI Disclosure: At DEPT®, we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused. Using the AI is optional, just let us know if you’d prefer it not be used.\nDIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION \nAt DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.\nNot sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! 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