Vivobarefoot - Junior UX/UI Designer

UX Designer is needed in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Client: Vivobarefoot

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Contract: Part-time, Contractor

Job Description

Are you a Junior UX/UI Designer? Do you want to work with a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company, and an evolving bunch of activists? We are searching for brilliant humans with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality.

We are seeking a Designer who is passionate about digital design and thrives in innovative environments. This designer will be the creative mind for our innovation initiatives, developing digital concepts and designs that bring new ideas to life and set our brand apart. The ideal candidate will have experience designing for cutting-edge projects and will play a crucial role in exploring and implementing fresh ideas across digital channels.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the design process for all innovation-focused projects, translating strategic concepts into visually compelling, user-centered digital experiences.
• Develop experimental design concepts, prototypes, and assets that push creative boundaries and support new product launches, campaigns, and interactive experiences.
• Work closely with product and marketing teams to ideate and conceptualise designs that align with strategic objectives and resonate with target audiences.
• Brainstorm and develop innovative digital campaign ideas, drawing on the latest design trends, technologies, and creative concepts.
• Create mood boards, style guides, and visual assets for new initiatives, translating broad ideas into concrete visual elements.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts effectively and support agile iteration based on feedback.

Requirements

What experience do you need to apply?

• 3-5 years in digital design, preferably within an e-commerce, innovation lab, or creative agency environment.
• A strong interest in exploring the transformative potential of AI technologies to enhance customer experiences.
• Proven portfolio showcasing innovative digital projects, including web, social media, and email campaigns (please attach with your application if able).
• Demonstrated experience in creative concept development and designing for forward-thinking, experimental projects.
• Advanced skills in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and/or Sketch.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles, responsive design, and prototyping.
• Exceptional creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a knack for innovative design solutions.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to receive feedback constructively and iterate quickly.

Location and Benefits

Location: We have a hybrid working environment with locations in Barley Wood (just outside of Bristol) and our London Hub based above our Neal Street store. While you’ll be able to work from home most of the week, you will need to attend these locations for team meetings, company gatherings, and ad hoc days.

Benefits include:

• 25-day holiday allowance (pro rata), 4 additional days each year to volunteer, get outdoors, or focus on your wellbeing, and a day off for your birthday.
• Private Medical Health care, including mental health, dental, and eye care.
• Livebarefoot Pot of up to £1,000 per year for hobbies and natural health.
• Free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for you, your friends & family.
• Pension matched to 5%.
• 4 Vivo Gatherings to celebrate the equinox and solstice.
• Travel Allowance for connection days.
• Generous gender-neutral parental leave.
• Life Insurance up to 6 times your salary.
• Group income protection insurance.
• Long service awards.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.