At Publicis Sapient, we are passionate about helping organizations transform the way they connect with their customers. We bring together strategy, consulting, customer experience, technology, and data to design products and services that people truly value. With over 20,000 professionals worldwide, we work every day with curiosity, collaboration, and a bold mindset to help businesses evolve and thrive in a digitally enabled world.

Our client is a leading multinational in the consumer goods sector, with a strong presence in highly regulated markets. Their mission is to evolve traditional categories through innovation, omnichannel strategies, and customer experience design that reduces risk and creates meaningful impact. They are looking for partners who can combine brand understanding, digital expertise, and strategic thinking to deliver customer-first experiences across diverse markets.

As a Design Lead, you will not only design but also guide and mentor a team of 4–5 designers while shaping the creative direction of one of the client’s major projects. The role requires strong hands-on skills in branding, UI, and digital design, paired with leadership to ensure the highest quality of delivery. You will work closely with UK stakeholders, participate in client presentations, and act as the creative anchor, ensuring alignment between design intent and business goals. This position combines craft and leadership: you will inspire the team, set standards, and drive impactful outcomes across visual campaigns, websites, and brand activations.

Your Impact

You will lead a small team of designers, mentoring them while ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of projects
You will define and communicate the visual direction of projects, shaping ideas into impactful design outcomes
You will apply deep expertise in branding, UI, and visual storytelling to craft rich digital experiences using typography, imagery, illustration, and photography
You will collaborate directly with clients and confidently present design solutions that connect with strategic objectives
You will ensure design consistency, scalability, and usability across multiple channels and brand touchpoints
You will work in an agile environment, fostering collaboration with developers, strategists, and other disciplines to achieve business goals
You will act as the bridge between creative vision and technical execution, ensuring every deliverable reflects best-in-class design practices

Your Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience as a UI/Visual Designer with a strong background in branding and digital campaigns
C1 English Level (9/10), both written and oral with experience working with international stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership in managing and mentoring a team of designers, ensuring growth and delivery excellence
Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in composition, typography, imagery, and digital product design
Ability to balance UX awareness with a focus on visual/UI excellence
Confident presentation skills in both English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate design intent to clients and stakeholders
Experience working in agile environments, collaborating across disciplines in fast-paced projects
Proficiency with Figma as a core design tool

Set Yourself Apart With

Hands-on skills with After Effects or other motion design tools to enhance storytelling
Experience leading omnichannel or CPG-related projects where brand storytelling is critical
Ability to build or contribute to design systems, including creating libraries and reusable components

A Tip from the Hiring Manager: “This role is perfect for someone who loves being hands-on with design while inspiring and guiding others. If you’re passionate about branding and digital creativity, and ready to lead with impact, this is the opportunity for you.”