We’re looking
for a mid-weight UI Designer to help deliver high-quality digital interfaces across Torpedo’s client work. You’ll turn wireframes, user flows and UX documentation into polished, intuitive designs that feel effortless to use.
This role suits someone who loves detail, enjoys solving design problems, and takes real pride in producing clear, consistent and visually refined interfaces. You’ll work closely with the UX Director, creative teams and developers, contributing to our design system. You’ll be naturally curious, embracing new tools including emerging AI design features, to help improve speed, consistency and creativity. You’ll be proactive, collaborative, and motivated to support both client needs and the wider goals of the business.
Key responsibilities
UI design & delivery
1. Translate UX artefacts (wireframes, user flows, research insights) into high-quality interface designs.
2. Produce responsive layouts, interaction states and polished Figma prototypes.
3. Contribute to the Torpedo design system - helping maintain components, patterns and shared documentation.
4. Ensure accessibility and usability standards are consistently applied.
5. Prepare design assets for smooth, accurate development handoff.
6. Take ownership of smaller tasks and design problems, using initiative to move work forward while knowing when to seek support.
Collaboration & workflow
7. Collaborate closely with the UX Director to understand design intent and project objectives.
8. Work constructively with Creative Directors, Designers and Developers to maintain visual and functional alignment.
9. Participate in design reviews, taking feedback positively and iterating quickly.
10. Support smooth teamwork by keeping shared Figma files organised, structured and easy for others to work with.
11. Contribute to team coordination by helping shape shared assets, templates and design documentation.
Client & business awareness
12. Understand project goals and client requirements, producing design work that supports both user needs and wider business objectives.
13. Act in the best interest of clients and Torpedo by delivering high-quality, purposeful work and helping maintain a positive, solution-focused approach.
Learning & improvement
14. Stay curious about new tools, especially AI-driven design features that improve workflow, consistency and creativity.
15. Bring proactive suggestions for improving design processes and ways of working.
16. Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, adapting quickly to change and new challenges.
Skills & experience
17. 2-4+ years’ experience in UI or digital product design (agency experience ideal).
18. Strong Figma skills including components, auto-layout, responsive design, prototyping.
19. A good eye for layout, typography and visual hierarchy.
20. Solid understanding of UX principles and how UI supports user needs.
21. Experience designing for responsive web and mobile interfaces.
22. Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design practices.
23. Clear communicator who can explain decisions and take on feedback well.
24. Curious about new tools and approaches - including AI-driven design workflows.
25. Experience of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, Wordpress etc is an advantage, but not essential.
Torpedo is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and provide an inclusive environment where our team can grow.
Company Benefits
Wherever you’re working from:
26. Hybrid working
27. 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after five years) plus bank holidays
28. Pension scheme
29. Employee Assistance Programme
30. Bupa health insurance
31. Bupa dental insurance
32. Bupa wellbeing health expenses cash plan
33. Conferences and training
34. Regular social events including the Christmas Party and the famous Torpedo Summer Family Fun Day
35. Team challenges such as Blenheim Triathlon, 3 Peaks, Tough Mudder, Jurassic Walk
36. Cycle to work bike scheme
37. Free annual flu vaccination
And for when you’re in the office:
38. Modern agency environment in a converted barn
39. Excellent location with free parking
40. Charging points if you drive electric
41. Covered bike shed
42. Showers
43. Use of on-site swimming pool and tennis court
44. Free fruit in the office every week
45. Copious amounts of tea and coffee
46. Tasty snacks and pick ‘n’ mix sweets
47. Breakout area with large TV
48. Sonos sound system with shared playlists