We are looking for a talented and passionate Graphic + UX/UI Designer to join our London-based team. This role is perfect for an exceptionally rounded and versatile designer.
If you are comfortable working on both digital and physical products and have a passion for creating beautiful and intuitive interfaces, then this position is right for you.
You will be involved all the way through a project, from the initial brief to final delivery. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by working on projects that identify and solve problems across a variety of industries. Together, we will create world-class, human-centred products, services, and experiences.
We're seeking someone exceptionally creative and technically proficient. You must be fluent in graphic design, UI and video editing. Key skills for this role are a mastery of graphic design, UI, UX, video and motion graphics, the ability to research and design across digital and physical realms, and a proven track record of delivering outstanding visual content on time.
We’re especially excited to see designers who want to experiment with new formats, technologies, and storytelling techniques to craft experiences that feel fresh, surprising, and distinctly memorable. We actively encourage bold ideas and experimental approaches. This is a place where you can push boundaries, explore new visual languages, and help define what great design can be.
This is a full-time hybrid role with a 6-month rolling contract. You can work at home 1 or 2 days a week if you wish. We are open to discussing a 4-day a week arrangement, paid pro rata.
The gross salary for this role is £30,000 - £40,000 pa for 40 hours per week, depending on your experience.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are particularly keen to hear from women, transgender and gender non-conforming people, individuals from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority groups, and neurodivergent people, who are currently underrepresented in the design and technology industry.
Please note that we are not able to consider candidates without the right to work in the UK.
Requirements
️ Concept generation, design, development, prototyping, UX + UI: You will work with designers from various backgrounds across all parts of the design process to turn bold new ideas into tangible products and services that improve people’s lives. You will design, prototype, and execute delightful human experiences which act as the interface between an organisation’s customers and their products, services, and brand. This might mean: researching and mapping user journeys, designing wireframes and high-fidelity interfaces, building prototypes, developing videos and motion graphics, creating packaging and printed materials, and preparing final production-ready assets for apps, websites, and other platforms.
Research: We are looking for a curious individual who is inspired by people and can articulate a human-centred approach to design. You should be eager to explore the world for inspiration. In this role, you will help craft research plans, develop research questions and discussion guides, and experiment with new research methods. You should be comfortable participating in a wide variety of research activities, including user interviews, usability testing, and ethnographic-style fieldwork.
Photography & Community Management: You will create images to illustrate our work and document the studio's creative process for both public and confidential projects. You will also work closely with the Marketing team to create visual assets, grow our social media presence, and maintain our brand identity. This is also an opportunity to bring your unique visual perspective to our brand presence, developing expressive, innovative imagery that resonates with diverse audiences and showcases the power of outstanding design.
Team Skills: You must have the ability to work in a participatory, team-based environment, supporting and learning from your colleagues. As part of a growing studio, you will need to demonstrate a collaborative working style, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a creative and innovative environment.
Creative Freedom: We believe that the best work comes from designers who feel empowered to test unconventional ideas. You’ll have the freedom and support to experiment, iterate, and develop your own voice within our collaborative environment.
️ Resourcefulness: If you don't know how to do something, we want you to be able to learn it quickly. Our work is incredibly varied and will constantly challenge you to acquire new skills. We encourage you to ask questions, learn as much as you can, be enthusiastic, and be ready for a challenge.
️ Communication & Openness: We need someone with strong verbal and visual presentation skills who can articulate a clear design point of view. You should be able to create stunning reports and presentations that showcase the design process and effectively share design stories with our clients. The ideal candidate will be flexible, open-minded, optimistic, and receptive to new ideas and ways of working.
Qualifications
* 1+ years of design experience in a design studio or creative consultancy.
* A bachelor’s and/or master's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, UX/UI Design, Product Design or a relevant discipline.
* A strong portfolio demonstrating an elevated sense of design, with a heavy emphasis on UX/UI, graphic design, video, motion graphics, and examples of experimental or boundary-pushing work that showcase your curiosity and creative vision. We would love to see examples of apps, as well as physical products and print.
* Strong photographic and documenting skills, both in studio and documentary-style settings.
* Proficiency in written and spoken English.
* You must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
How to Apply
We have a 4-step hiring procedure for this role.
Step 1: 3 minutes Creative Video
Please send us a 3-minute creative video answering the following questions:
* Can you give us a short introduction about yourself? What are your strengths and weaknesses? What three words best describe you?
* Where would you like to be in three years’ time, career-wise? What are your goals and aspirations?
* What makes you stand out for the role, and what excites you about being part of Special Projects?
Upload your video using this link https://tinyurl.com/s3g5a
Please be sure your file is saved with your name and the position title. You can shoot and upload the video from your phone or computer, just please remember to say your name at the beginning. Please note that this is an essential part of the application process and must be done for your application to be complete.
Step 2: CV, Portfolio or Case studies and Cover Letter
Please upload your CV, portfolio or case studies and cover letter.
In your cover letter, please be sure to address the following:
* Share details about your UX/UI experience and explain how you would leverage it in this position.
All submissions must be received by July 30th, 2025.
Step 3: Interview
If you are successful, you will then be invited to two interviews:
* An informal online interview with one of our designers
* An in-person interview in the studio with one or both directors
Step 4: Test Day
For further shortlisted candidates, this is followed by a panel interview or a paid test day.
Benefits
22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Flexible start and end to your day. We trust you to be productive and own your work.
Hybrid work: Monday to Wednesday in the studio, Thursday and Friday from home.
We provide a constant supply of fruit, snacks and drinks in the office and make lunch together every day
£250 annual wellness budget - to support both physical and mental health. Use this for anything from gym memberships to meditation apps.*
£500 annual learning and development budget.*
Pension scheme and pension matching: we match 100% of the first 5% of pre-tax contributions you make.
Cycle to work scheme.
£100 to claim for your birthday as a donation, a gift, or both. Just donate, and/or buy something for yourself, and then register the expenses.
Volunteering opportunities: You will be able to volunteer for one of our partner charities.
️ Living wage commitment: Ensuring everyone, from cleaners to interns, receives the London Living Wage.
About Us
Special Projects is an award-winning innovation studio based in London. We blend deep user insight, creative technology and imaginative design to envision products and experiences that don't just work - they feel magical. The companies we work with understand that crafting something special isn't a luxury - it's what sets them apart.
Our mission is to enhance the unquantifiable aspects of life: empathy, well-being, and delight, with meaningful design and invention.
Some Previous Projects To Check Out
This is a project for Samsung aimed at making technology more accessible to older adults
This is an experiment we did with Google on digital wellbeing
This is an experimental interface which tries to bring spatial gestures into the digital world
If you want to discover more about us, check out our website and our Instagram page. #J-18808-Ljbffr