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Head of Design
This role is for a Head of Design in eCommerce, based in Manchester with a hybrid work model. It requires 5+ years in UI/UX design, leadership experience, and expertise in Shopify. The position is permanent with a competitive salary.
π Country
United Kingdom
ποΈ Location
Hybrid
π Contract
Full-time
πͺ Seniority
Mid-Senior level
π° Range
Unknown
π± Currency
Β£ GBP
πΈ Pay
Unknown
ποΈ Discovered
August 20, 2025
π Location detailed
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
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π§ Skills
#Shopify #Creative Direction
Role description
Head of Design β eCommerce
π Manchester (Hybrid: 1 day per week in office) | πΌ Permanent | π· Competitive Salary
Weβre looking for a Head of Design to lead a small creative team within a fast-paced, data-driven eCommerce agency.
Youβll take ownership of all design delivery across a portfolio of clients, working on everything from high-performing Shopify storefronts to internal brand projects. With a small design team to manage, youβll shape how design drives results, balancing hands-on design (around 60%) with leadership, mentoring and client-facing work.
What youβll be doing:
β’ Leading, mentoring and scaling a multidisciplinary design team
β’ Owning creative direction across client projects & internal brand assets
β’ Turning CRO insights into high-converting designs across UI and UX
β’ Guiding clients through discovery, scoping and design strategy conversations
What weβre looking for:
β’ 5+ years in UI/UX design
β’ Leadership/mentoring experience in either agency or in-house settings
β’ Strong balance of creative vision, user-first design thinking, and commercial awareness
β’ Fast-paced mindset β comfortable moving quickly from concepts to delivery
β¨ Whatβs on offer:
β’ Hybrid: 1 day per week in Manchester office (team days & socials)
β’ Flexible hours & clear career progression opportunities
β’ Regular time off: quarterly Friday off + birthday off + extra annual leave with service
β’ Company-wide bonus scheme
π¨ You must include a portfolio to be considered for this role
Head of Design β eCommerce
π Manchester (Hybrid: 1 day per week in office) | πΌ Permanent | π· Competitive Salary
Weβre looking for a Head of Design to lead a small creative team within a fast-paced, data-driven eCommerce agency.
Youβll take ownership of all design delivery across a portfolio of clients, working on everything from high-performing Shopify storefronts to internal brand projects. With a small design team to manage, youβll shape how design drives results, balancing hands-on design (around 60%) with leadership, mentoring and client-facing work.
What youβll be doing:
β’ Leading, mentoring and scaling a multidisciplinary design team
β’ Owning creative direction across client projects & internal brand assets
β’ Turning CRO insights into high-converting designs across UI and UX
β’ Guiding clients through discovery, scoping and design strategy conversations
What weβre looking for:
β’ 5+ years in UI/UX design
β’ Leadership/mentoring experience in either agency or in-house settings
β’ Strong balance of creative vision, user-first design thinking, and commercial awareness
β’ Fast-paced mindset β comfortable moving quickly from concepts to delivery
β¨ Whatβs on offer:
β’ Hybrid: 1 day per week in Manchester office (team days & socials)
β’ Flexible hours & clear career progression opportunities
β’ Regular time off: quarterly Friday off + birthday off + extra annual leave with service
β’ Company-wide bonus scheme
π¨ You must include a portfolio to be considered for this role