Senior UI Designer App

This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team based in the Netherlands. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Bol.com, Lufthansa, Inter Milan, Tikkie and Thuisbezorgd.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Senior UI Designer with a focus on mobile apps, you craft intuitive, fast and elegant interfaces that feel truly native – across iOS, Android and hybrid environments. You translate UX, product strategy and platform conventions into high-quality visual designs that balance clarity, delight and performance.

In this role, you’ll work at the core of one of our key client teams, embedded in a cross-functional setup with UX, development and product stakeholders. You know how to apply and evolve design systems in mobile contexts, create smooth microinteractions, and push for pixel-perfect implementation. You work hands-on with UX, developers and product owners to bring ideas to life, from first sketches to final screens.

You combine structure with creativity, detail with boldness, and consistency with craft. And you enjoy doing it all in a dynamic environment with the most talented (and fun) people the industry has to offer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bring fresh ideas, mobile best practices and cross-industry inspiration to the team
• Translate strategy, UX and product goals into intuitive, beautiful app interfaces for iOS and Android
• Collaborate closely with UX, developers and product stakeholders in a cross-functional team, from first sketch to final screen
• Apply and evolve design systems for native mobile use cases – with platform-specific precision
• Add depth to your designs through thoughtful microinteractions and smooth motion
• Present your work clearly, take feedback with ease, and keep pushing for better
• Own the final delivery – making sure your designs are not only good-looking, but also work beautifully on every device

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of experience in UI or product design, with a strong portfolio (website or PDF) demonstrating your mobile experience and passion;
• Deep understanding of iOS and Android design patterns, platform guidelines and interaction models;
• Experience applying and evolving design systems in native mobile contexts;
• Proficiency in Figma (components, auto layout, prototyping) and working with motion tools like Jitter;
• Confidence in presenting your work, aligning stakeholders and collaborating in cross-functional teams;
• Assertiveness; you’re an independent thinker that is able to go beyond backlog items and client briefs by challenging the status quo and provide new ideas and perspectives.
• A sharp eye for detail and a passion for mobile design that looks and feels right;
• Working proficiency in English

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year.
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.