The Product Design Lead is responsible for leading design execution and quality across complex workstreams on the digital platform WPP Open, championing user-centred design and contributing to team growth
Job Summary
The Product Design Lead is responsible for leading design execution and quality across complex workstreams on the digital platform WPP Open, championing user-centred design and contributing to team growth.
The role involves full ownership of design workstreams from discovery to delivery, ensuring high standards of craft, usability, accessibility, and developer-ready deliverables.
WPP fosters a culture of creativity, belonging, and continuous learning, aiming to attract and develop the brightest talent while providing exciting career opportunities.
Matching Summary
The Product Design Lead is responsible for leading design execution and quality across complex workstreams on the digital platform WPP Open, championing user-centred design and contributing to team growth.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
User-centred design practices
Figma component management and prototyping
Design system consistency and scalability
Usability and accessibility standards (WCAG)
Agile team collaboration and ceremonies
End-to-end complex design workstreams
Nice-to-have
Service design concepts
SaaS or enterprise platform design experience
Data visualisation or AI-enhanced UX
Mobile-first or app-native interaction patterns
Additional accessibility standards knowledge
Familiarity with Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
Inclusive and collaborative culture
Key Requirements
8+ years UX/UI or product design experience
Proven ability to own complex design workstreams independently
Strong portfolio demonstrating full design process