At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. Creatives at AKQA apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight, bringing to life ideas that move the world. Skilled problem solvers and storytellers, they thrive in a multidisciplinary environment to develop meaningful work that delights customers and delivers results for clients. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Freelance Senior Design Lead with a strong foundation in UI design for complex product systems. In this role, you will help shape digital experiences for marquee brands with household names, tackling multi-step, multi-lane processes that impact millions of people worldwide. You will be instrumental in translating complexity into intuitive, elegant design solutions that feel effortless to customers while maintaining brand integrity at scale. This is a remote freelance role, starting ASAP through the end of the year. ROLE REQUIREMENTS - Strong demonstration of user-centered design principles with an emphasis on UI craft in complex systems - Ability to design efficient, functional, and engaging digital experiences across multi-step flows and platforms - Experience navigating and simplifying interconnected product ecosystems and multi-lane processes - Proficiency in working both strategically (vision, patterns, systems) and tactically (flows, components, prototypes) - Deep empathy for end users, staff, and operators to inform design decisions - Strong understanding of web and app paradigms, interaction patterns, and design systems - High proficiency in Figma, including components, layouts, design systems, and interactive prototyping - Ability to plan, conduct, and synthesize research studies (e.g., usability testing, IDIs) to inform design decisions - Collaborative spirit—comfortable engaging with stakeholders, developers, and partners to reach the best outcomes - Proactive in identifying opportunities for better design and innovation, championing continuous improvement - Availability to work core business hours aligned to U.S. Eastern Time (ET), with flexibility for collaboration across additional time zones as needed QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS - A compelling portfolio showing distinctive product design work, particularly UI within complex systems - Ability to develop simple and elegant solutions for multi-step, layered problems - Exceptional written, visual, and oral communication skills - Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with an inclusive, team-first mindset - Open to progressive thinking and exploring innovative approaches to design challenges REMOTE EXPECTATION This is a remote freelance role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to work core business hours aligned to Eastern Time (ET). Occasional travel may be required for research, workshops, or team collaboration, depending on project needs. COMPENSATION $2,800 - $3,600/week 40 hours/week We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

About the role Verndale is seeking a curious, detail oriented, and collaborative Junior UX Designer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone early in their UX career who is eager to learn, contribute meaningfully to digital experiences, and grow within a fast-paced agency environment. As a Junior UX Designer, you will support the strategy, design, and optimization of user-centered digital experiences across web and marketing platforms. You will collaborate closely with Account Leads, Project Managers, UI Designers, Developers, and senior UX team members to translate business goals and user needs into thoughtful, intuitive solutions. If you are passionate about digital marketing, interaction design, and continuous learning, we would love to talk. Responsibilities - Create wireframes, low and mid fidelity prototypes, and user flows under guidance from senior UX team members. - Translate business requirements and user needs into clear interaction patterns. - Collaborate with UI Designers to ensure seamless handoff from wireframes to visual design. - Partner with CMS Producers and Developers to ensure UX intent is maintained through implementation. - Contribute to IA development including sitemap creation and content hierarchy. - Participate in internal brainstorming sessions, design critiques, and project reviews. - Conduct QA reviews to ensure the final product aligns with UX strategy and usability best practices. - Stay informed on emerging UX trends, digital marketing strategies, accessibility standards, and industry best practice. Qualifications - 1 to 3 years of UX, digital design, or related experience, internships included - Proficiency in Figma - Understanding of UX fundamentals including usability, accessibility, and responsive design - Familiarity with wireframing and prototyping best practices - Basic understanding of information architecture principles - Strong communication skills - Ability to clearly articulate UX decisions and rationale - Basic understanding of HTML and CSS is a plus - Exposure to digital marketing ecosystems is a plus - Experience working with content matrix and copywriting is a plus - Agency experience preferred but not required Ten Great Reasons to Work at Verndale - We are a rapidly growing company that is just as scrappy and entrepreneurial today as when we were founded in 1998. - We are relentlessly curious and enthusiastically solve our clients’ complex business problems through technology, data, and design. - We foster a culture that enables every person in the organization to do the best work of their career. - We offer regular training and professional development to move careers forward. - Client and employee satisfaction are our two most important business metrics. - We celebrate and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. - We offer generous paid company holidays, vacation, and paid sick time to every employee starting on day one. - We offer top-of-the-line Health Insurance, plus monthly perks customized to meet individual employees’ needs. - We support a healthy work/life balance. - We are fully remote enabled and embrace the evolving definition of the workplace Compensation & Benefits In accordance with applicable law, the salary range provided is Verndale's reasonable estimate of the base salary for this role. The actual amount may vary, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition to salary, Verndale also offers a competitive benefits package. Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) savings plan are offered to all full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated. Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

• Own the end-to-end creative intake and prioritization process across all marketing requests • Build and maintain trafficking workflows to coordinate deliverables across agencies and freelancers • Establish clear briefing standards, timelines, and feedback loops to reduce revision cycles • Track creative project status and proactively surface blockers to marketing leadership • Develop and iterate on systems that improve team-wide visibility into creative pipeline • Provide rapid-turn design execution across channel needs • Produce high-quality assets including social graphics, email templates, and landing page visuals • Comfortable leveraging AI tools to accelerate and scale creative production • Maintain and evolve a scalable asset library and design template system for internal use • Improve testing velocity by reducing reliance on external creative turnaround for iterative content • Serve as a brand guardian, reviewing assets across teams to ensure visual and tonal alignment and compliance • Maintain and update brand guidelines documentation as the visual identity evolves • Audit creative output across agencies and freelancers, providing actionable feedback to close gaps • Partner with marketing leadership to codify standards for new channels and formats • Manage day-to-day relationships with agencies and freelance designers • Oversee onboarding, scoping, and performance tracking for external creative partners • Ensure external partners are briefed efficiently and delivering against timelines and quality standards • Identify opportunities to reduce external dependency over time by building internal capability

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As the Product Design Intern at BetterHelp, you’ll join a diverse team of licensed clinicians, engineers, product pros, creatives, marketers, and business leaders who share a passion for expanding access to therapy. - Support the development of paid social, display, email, and web creative - Adapt and resize creative across multiple platforms (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), ensuring each asset feels native to its environment - Assist in evolving evergreen and campaign-based marketing assets - Assist with organic social content, including static posts and carousels - Contribute to concept development and creative brainstorming - Prepare production-ready files and resize/adapt creative across formats - Help maintain brand consistency across channels - Participate in creative reviews and team critiques Qualifications - Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field - Strong design fundamentals (typography, layout, hierarchy, color) - Proficiency in Figma and/or Adobe Creative Suite - Portfolio showcasing digital work (social, web, email, campaign concepts, etc.) - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly - Comfortable adapting a single idea into many versions across different platforms and formats - Interest in wellness, mental health, and mission-driven brands Requirements - Bonus: Have experience with motion design or light animation - Understand performance marketing or growth creative - Are curious about how design impacts conversion and engagement Benefits - The chance to build something that changes lives – and that people love - An awesome community of co-workers - Meaningful projects: Apply your education to real-world challenges through hands-on, impactful work that is both rigorous and rewarding - Growth & development: Expand your skills through mentoring, job shadowing, lunch & learns, and hands-on project work that supports your personal and professional growth - Dedicated support: Benefit from a manager and mentor who will provide ongoing guidance and support throughout your internship - The hourly rate for this position is $25 - $30 per hour