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UI Designer

dentsu  •  Lisbon, PT (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

At Merkle, a dentsu company, we power theexperienceeconomy. Whetherwe’rebuilding the next greatapp, running CRM at scale for global brands, delivering technology architectures that support millions ofusers, or providing world-class data, identity, and insights solutions,it’sall in the name of craftingexperiences that set brands apart from the competition. Backed bydentsu'slegacy of innovation andcreativity originating in Japan,we’vespent over 35 years helping brands build loyalty, drive growth, andconnect meaningfully with their audiences.

We’vebeen named a global “Leader” by top industry analyst firms in categories as wide-ranging as digitaltransformation and commerce, experience design,engineeringand technology integration, digitalmarketing, data science,CRM andloyalty, and customer data management.

Why choose Merkle?

Innovation at Our Core:As part of dentsu’sglobal network, Merkle pushes the boundaries of customerexperience, integrating creativity, technology, and data to drive real-world impact. For over 35 years,we’vebeen innovating to meet the changing needs of our clients.

Global Reach with Local Expertise:With over16,000 employeesacross 30+ countries, and part of a70,000employeesnetwork at dentsu, Merkle blends global insights with a deep understanding of localmarkets to deliver personalized, effective solutions.

Collaborative Culture:At Merkle, your ideas and contributions truly matter.You’lljoin a team that fostersinnovation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Together, we work on impactful internationalprojects, making meaningful connections every step of the way.

Responsibilities

  • Design for email, web, and app from concept to production-ready hand-off, working within design system to ensure a high-quality, cohesive, on-brand interface across every surface.
  • Work within, extend, and help maintain design system, style guides, and UI pattern libraries to ensure consistency across email, web, and app.
  • Work closely with AEM authors and developers, selecting the right Universal Editor components and variants and providing precise specifications, crop ratios, responsive breakpoints, and assets so designs can be built without further design input.
  • Help on user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs, improving the user experience based on insights.
  • Apply strong conceptual thinking to develop innovative design concepts and strategies that align with the product vision and user needs and be able to communicate and showcase the vision of your conceptual work.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies (including AI), and proactively incorporate best practices into your work (ie: shadecn)
  • Participate in design reviews, presenting your work to stakeholders and incorporating feedback to refine and improve designs.
  • Choose the correct components, variants, and image crops for each surface and breakpoint; deliver annotations that explain decisions, not just describe them, so AEM authors can build self-explanatory designs after handoff.
  • Uphold client's brand voice and typographic discipline.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in UI design, preferably in a senior role, and experience with complex Design Systems.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing your design expertise across web, mobile, and email/campaign work, ideally for premium or consumer brands.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Adobe Experience Manager or similar component-based authoring environments is a strong asset.
  • Solid understanding of UX principles and how they relate to UI design.
  • Experience with responsive and adaptive design across breakpoints, with exacting attention to component specs, crop ratios, and character limits.
  • Experience designing within an established design system and component library — adapting and extending one intelligently rather than inventing your own.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of interface animation, digital branding and illustration.

Key Attributes

  • Experience – or the desire to learn - motion design for UI and the ability to bring interfaces to life through animation and interactive elements – using motion tools like RIVE or AfterEffects- is a valuable asset.
  • Experience working in an agile project environment.
  • A sharp editorial and copy sensibility — able to craft and right-size headlines, CTAs, and microcopy for each surface within a defined brand voice — is a valuable asset.

*Work visa sponsorship is not available.For local documentation (NIF, NISS), please consult Portuguese authorities.

Additional Information

Benefits andperks

🌴25 vacation days

🤝Enjoy 2additionalvolunteering days to support your passion project

💖Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental HealthFirst Aider and EmployeeAssisstanceprogram to support your well-being

🏥Health insurance (also possible for family members)

💻Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools

🏢Software-house environment

Agile and Flexible working hours

🌍 Hybridworking:we combine flexibility with in-person collaboration, with an expectation of 1 day per week/ 4 days per month in the office

✈️Digital nomad policy

🚀Focus on career development

🎓Full access to Dentsu Academy, our global online learning platform

🍻Beers, foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard

🥐Free breakfast every secondWednesdayof the month

🛍️Employee discounts

🎉Team & Company events

💸Referral bonus program

*At dentsu, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: "To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society."

We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives, we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people, clients, and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role-specific requirements, ensuring a workplacefreefrom discrimination and harassment.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-MERKLE

Location:

Lisbon

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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About dentsu

We are dentsu. We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for what’s next.

Industry
Marketing & Advertising
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
Unknown
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