Experience Designers at AKQA craft, concept, and deliver interfaces that make technology more natural and enjoyable to use. With expertise in brand expression, digital craft and human-centred design, our design team of researchers, visual designers and experience designers build beautiful and meaningful brand experiences across every screen and surface.

Our Lead UI Designers deliver world-class design craft that elevates brands and moves users. With a focus on storytelling, motion, interaction and systems thinking, they help shape visually rich, emotionally resonant experiences. They lead by example—mentoring designers, inspiring clients, and bringing to life AKQA’s four core values: Innovation, Service, Quality and Thought.

Located in Sydney or Melbourne, as part of AKQA you’ll work in an innovative and inclusive culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically advanced team, and have access to ongoing personal and professional development. At AKQA, we are committed to both your career growth and your work/life balance.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Lead and inspire a team of UI designers to deliver distinctive, high-quality work across digital platforms.
• Translate brand and product strategy into polished, purposeful visual design—spanning layouts, design systems, motion and interaction.
• Champion craft standards, set direction for visual execution, and elevate the overall quality of UI output.
• Build and evolve flexible design systems, style guides and component libraries that scale across touchpoints.
• Collaborate closely with UX, strategy, technology and delivery teams to bring concepts to life in agile environments.
• Present confidently to internal teams and client stakeholders, articulating design thinking and rationale.
• Mentor and grow mid-weight and junior designers through feedback, critique and support.
• Contribute to the visual design culture within the studio, staying current with trends and tools.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• A compelling portfolio demonstrating world-class UI craft across branding, interface, interaction and digital product design
• Extensive experience designing for digital platforms (agency or brand-side), with a strong foundation in visual and product design.
• Mastery of design tools such as Figma, After Effects, Principle and Photoshop.
• A sharp eye for layout, hierarchy, colour, motion and typography—paired with strong creative direction skills.
• Experience working across e-commerce or retail is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to collaborate in agile, cross-disciplinary teams and present work to senior stakeholders.
• A passion for design culture, creative innovation and delivering work that resonates with users.
• A generous, growth-oriented mindset—committed to your own development and that of your team.