At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. We work at the intersection of design, technology and culture to deliver experiences that are as considered as they are impactful.
Our designers bring clarity to complexity, combining strong visual craft with user-centred thinking to create work that is intuitive, engaging and effective.
As a Product Designer, you will help shape high-quality digital experiences across a range of platforms and touchpoints. Working closely with designers, strategists, technologists and clients, you will contribute to the creation of thoughtful, well-crafted products that balance user needs, business objectives and technical feasibility.
Working within an embedded client team, you will support the design and delivery of digital experiences that enhance global product storytelling and launch moments, ensuring every interaction is purposeful, cohesive and user-focused.
Role RequirementsCreate high-quality designs for digital products and interactive experiences across web and mobile platforms.
- Demonstrate a high standard of visual craft, delivering polished interface designs with exceptional attention to detail, typography, composition, and interaction.
Contribute to the development of user-centred design solutions from concept through to delivery.
Design interfaces, components and user flows that support both user and business needs.
Collaborate closely with UX, content, technology and production teams to bring ideas to life.
Translate concepts into wireframes, prototypes and polished visual designs.
Apply and maintain established design systems and brand guidelines across multiple touchpoints.
Participate in design reviews, workshops and collaborative working sessions.
Present design work clearly and confidently, explaining the rationale behind decisions.
Support testing, iteration and continuous improvement throughout the design process.
Stay informed on emerging design trends, tools and best practices.
Experience designing digital products, services or interactive experiences, ideally within an agency or in-house product team.
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft, strong UI design capabilities, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Understanding of user-centred design principles, interaction design and usability best practices.
Strong knowledge of layout, typography, visual hierarchy and interface design.
Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
Comfortable working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Able to balance creativity with practicality and execution.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and consistency.
Curious, proactive and eager to learn and develop new skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Please include your portfolio link and examples of your work in your application. We are not able to accept applications that do not include a link to your work.
Explore our extensive range of benefits here.
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
AKQA 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.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Skills Required
- Portfolio link with examples of work
- Experience designing digital products, services or interactive experiences
- High standard of visual craft and strong UI design capabilities (typography, composition, interaction)
- Understanding of user-centred design principles, interaction design and usability best practices
- Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma
- Ability to create wireframes, prototypes and polished visual designs
- Experience applying and maintaining design systems and brand guidelines
- Ability to collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (UX, content, technology, production)
- Ability to present design work clearly and explain rationale to stakeholders
- Experience within an agency or in-house product team
AKQA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AKQA and has not been reviewed or approved by AKQA.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include fully paid parental leave for all parents, adoption support, and family leave for caregiving needs. Additional supports such as subsidized backup childcare and regional enhancements reinforce family care.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan options with full preventive care, mental‑health resources, and dental and vision coverage. Some regions provide 24/7 virtual doctor access and supplementary healthcare budgets for services not covered by insurance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑away provisions include generous paid holidays with increases over tenure and a companywide year‑end closure. Special, study, and event‑based leave (e.g., weddings, moving) broaden the range of available time off.
AKQA Insights
What We Do
The imaginative application of art and science. AKQA is a design and communications company that employs 2,200 professionals in 29 studios across five continents. Awarded two Cannes Lion Grand Prix’s in 2019, and recently named by Gartner and Forrester as one of the world’s leading experience design and innovation agencies.
