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Universal Design Studio

As we plan out some exciting new projects, Universal would like to hear from interior or architectural creatives to join our talented team. About Universal Design Studio Universal Design Studio was founded in 2001 by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby in Shoreditch, London. The studio is driven by a deeply held belief in the transformative power of well designed, finely crafted spaces with a process rooted in design-led strategy and research. The studio’s work foregrounds the experience of the people that inhabit our spaces, with an emphasis on adaptability and rigour.    Over the past two decades, Universal’s portfolio has grown to encompass hotels and restaurants, retail environments, workspaces, residential, master planning and public realm design. Alongside this, the studio has executed culturally significant projects for galleries and cultural institutions across the globe. Clients include Ace Hotel, Fortnum & Mason, At Six Stockholm, The Office Group, Rimowa, the Victoria & Albert Museum, IBM, Google and Frieze Art Fair amongst others.   The studio is co-directed by Jason Holley and Paul Gulati.   SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE We are keen to meet freelance architects and interior designers to work with us on our exciting upcoming projects. You will have worked across at least one of our key sectors: workplace, hospitality, cultural & retail. We need you to have solid experience producing drawing packages, preferably in Vectorworks. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please don't hesitate to submit your application. BENEFITS & OTHER INFORMATION Hybrid working: Following the safe reopening of our studio, employees have the flexibility to work a mix of in the studio and at home, working a minimum of 3 days in the studio and up to 2 days from home. Wednesday being an anchor day, where everyone comes in to the studio. Diversity & Inclusion: With the integrated support of our D&I employee resource group, Universal and Map are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or age. Freelance engagement: To work with Universal as a freelance Designer in the UK, we would require you to be employed via an FCSA approved umbrella company: www.fcsa.org.uk/members.  An umbrella company is a professional employment organisation that engages contractors with a view to carry out multiple assignments at a series of temporary workplaces. This accountancy firm for contractors, First Freelance, provides a clear understanding of what an umbrella company is and how the relationship works: www.firstfreelance.com/contractors/what-are-my-options/umbrella-company. ABOUT UNIVERSAL & MAP Universal Design Studio and Map Project Office are award-winning design studios based in London and New York with a global client list. Founded by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the studios were conceived in 2001 and 2012 respectively to facilitate a growing call for creative solutions that involved the intersection of industrial design and the digital world, and the creation of spaces that could shape and support the evolving way we live, work and play. Both studios are part of The New Standard, a creative collective formed with Made Thought that redefines the contemporary design agency, uniting specialists from across disciplines to deliver simple solutions for a complex world. About Universal Design Studio Universal Design Studio (part of WPP) is an architecture and interior design practice based in London and New York. We design from the inside out—crafting spaces that elevate everyday experiences. Through the ideas, objects, and spaces we create, we seek to cultivate intelligence, find beauty, and drive transformation—deepening connections, inspiring participation, and unlocking creative potential in every interaction. Our curiosity drives us to challenge boundaries and ignite emergence, seeking a more vibrant, and sustainable future. Our services include architecture, interior design and creative strategy and we work with leading global brands and organisations to create physical spaces across multiple sectors and regions. 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.

Sumup

About the team:  At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses globally – while building meaningful connections between merchants and their customers. Within the Consumer Tribe, the Consumer Bank squad is at the heart of one of SumUp's most exciting growth bets – scaling SumUp Pay to an ambitious Monthly Active User target.  The team designs end-to-end experiences across the full user lifecycle: from onboarding and account activation to driving engagement through features like Spaces, Open Banking insights, and budget tracking. Every design decision directly shapes whether a user becomes an active, loyal customer. We're building in a competitive neobank landscape where the bar for craft and intuitive journeys is high – and the opportunity to make a real impact is real. If you're excited about designing in a high-growth environment where your work reaches users across Europe and directly moves the needle on adoption and retention, this is the team for you. As a Senior Product Designer working alongside other designers in this team, you’ll be embedded in a cross-functional squad alongside Product Managers and Engineers, owning end-to-end design from discovery through delivery. Design plays a critical role here – not just in execution, but in defining the problems worth solving. The team works with a strong focus on user research, hypothesis-driven design, and continuous iteration, ensuring that every design decision is grounded in real user needs and measurable impact. You’ll contribute to high-impact areas of the product where thoughtful design directly influences key metrics like activation, engagement, and conversion. At the same time, you’ll help evolve our design system and ensure consistency and quality across the experience, especially as SumUp undergoes a broader brand transformation and scales its consumer offering. This is a team that values strong design thinking, autonomy, and collaboration – where designers are empowered to challenge assumptions, shape product direction, and deliver meaningful outcomes in a fast-moving, product-driven environment.   What you’ll do: * Own end-to-end product design within the Consumer Bank squad, from discovery through delivery for the SumUp Pay experience * Lead discovery by identifying user problems, defining opportunities, and shaping hypotheses with Product and Engineering * Design intuitive, high-quality mobile experiences that drive key metrics such as activation, engagement, and retention * Create and iterate on user journeys across the lifecycle, including onboarding and activation flows * Validate solutions through prototyping, user research, and usability testing * Use data and insights to continuously improve the product and inform design decisions * Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure high-quality implementation and scalability * Contribute to the design system and maintain consistency across the product   You’ll be great for this role if you have: * Proven experience as a Senior Product Designer working on mobile-first products, with a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design and measurable impact * Strong discovery skills, including problem framing, hypothesis definition, user research, and insight synthesis * Excellent UX, interaction, and information design skills, with a high bar for quality and usability * Experience using data (qualitative and quantitative) to inform design decisions and iterate on solutions * Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work autonomously with Product Managers and Engineers in cross-functional teams * Solid understanding of technical constraints and how to design within them * Proven ability to leverage AI design tools (e.g. for ideation, prototyping, research and synthesis) to significantly accelerate workflows and elevate the quality of product outcomes * Proficiency in modern design tools (e.g. Figma) and experience contributing to or evolving design systems * A pragmatic, outcome-driven mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence product direction   Why you should join SumUp: * Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central London Bridge location.This involves an office-first setup * Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * Enrolment onto our VSOP program: you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success * Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves * Health matters: Vitality health cover, including optical and dental * Life made easier: salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta * Financial security: retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%) * Peace of mind: life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary * Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team   About us: Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 36 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.  SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Explore career opportunities with us and join a team driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision of creating a world where everyone can build a thriving business. Discover more about our vibrant and inclusive work culture and how we work on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn and Instagram. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

VML MAP

WHO WE ARE WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. We have the work; you have the chops. Together, nothing can stop us. Create scroll-stopping, neck-turning, convention-defying copy for some of the biggest and most iconic global brands.   Yadda yadda yadda. But no, really, that’s what we offer – and it’s why we need you.   Come wrangle words for us. Dream up ideas with us. Do it as part of our amazing Experience Design team, based in vibrant London or beautiful Copenhagen, and a central part of the CRM, marketing automation and personalization powerhouse that is VML MAP.   WHAT WILL YOUR DAY LOOK LIKE? We’re looking for someone who’s eager to learn, with proven creative writing skills (and fluent/professional proficiency in English), to be our full-time, in-house Copywriter. As our new Copywriter, you will write communications and help develop engaging activations for global clients, based on a clear understanding of their TOVs, business objectives and audiences.     Your primary job will be to create compelling copy for CRM, loyalty and other comms channels. You will:    * write original copy in American or British English for emails, push notifications, and paid media;  * revise copy based on internal and client feedback;  * flawlessly proofread new business and pitch decks;   * study insights or reports to give your copy a strong conceptual foundation;   * lean on brand playbooks and tone of voice guides;  * leverage new, emerging technologies to be the most creative, most efficient writer you can be;   * play an active role in projects, from initial idea generation to execution and approval.  WHO ARE YOU GOING TO WORK WITH? As a member of the Experience Design team, you will work closely with talented designers, copywriters, motion designers and creative leads, as well as experience strategists, data scientists, tech developers and project managers.    Our offices are centrally located in London and Copenhagen, and we’ll expect not only great work from you, but also that you contribute to the fun, friendly, collaborative and innovative atmosphere that echoes through our office space. We come from diverse backgrounds and have unique skill sets, so you’ll get plenty of opportunities to apply your expertise, and to grow.   WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE? You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times. Your positive, conscientious, and solution-oriented mindset enables you to digest complex information and translate strategy and insights into persuasive copy and exciting ideas. You value diligent editing, ensuring all deliveries are flawless and effective.     Required skills and qualifications  * 3+ years of copywriting experience from an advertising or in-house agency    * Excellent communication skills and fluent/professional proficiency in English   * A relevant background in journalism, English, communications, advertising, or similar   * Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet deadlines   A LEADER IN PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES VML MAP is a world-leading Centre of Excellence that helps businesses humanize the relationship between the brand and the customer through hyper personalization at scale, marketing automation and CRM. With the brain of a consultancy, the heart of an agency and the power of technology and data, we work with some of the world's most admired brands to help them on their transformation journey to becoming truly customer-centric. Together, we are 1000 + technology specialists, data scientists, strategic thinkers, consultants, operations experts, and creative minds from 55+ nationalities. A GLOBAL NETWORK We are part of the global VML network that encompasses more than 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 60+ markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  #LI-EMEA 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. WPP (MAP/VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.  When you click “Apply now” below, your information is sent to MAP/VML. To learn more about how we process your personal data during when you apply for a role with us, on how you can update your information or have the information removed please read our Privacy policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice.