Digital Designer (2026 FTC)

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.

For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.

Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined

what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.

By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire

value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.

This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or

decades ahead.

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Wood Mackenzie Values

• Inclusive – we succeed together
• Trusting – we choose to trust each other
• Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
• Future Focused – we accelerate change
• Curious – we turn knowledge into action
  
  

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented Digital Designer with strong UX expertise to join our team on a fixed-term contract for 2026 supporting our web development initiatives. This is a hands-on design role for someone who can both think strategically about user experience and execute beautiful, functional digital designs.

This is a hybrid role, based in Edinburgh, where you will work closely with both the Web Development team and the Brand & Creative team to deliver outstanding digital experiences that improve customer satisfaction and drive engagement, while ensuring consistent adherence to our recently refreshed brand and visual identity.

This role will be instrumental in delivering a strategic piece of work focused on personalisation, requiring deep understanding of user behaviour and data-driven design approaches.

Key Responsibilities

Design Delivery & Execution

• Design and deliver new digital experiences, components, and website features from concept through to final execution

Create high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and interactive mockups using Figma

Translate user needs and business requirements into compelling, user-centered design solutions

Ensure all digital touchpoints maintain consistency with the company’s recently refreshed brand and visual identity

Produce design specifications and assets ready for developer handoff

User Experience & Customer Journey Optimization

• Access and analyse user data and behavioral insights to identify opportunities for enhancement across different user types and segments
• Understand and map user behaviour patterns based on user type, stage in the customer lifecycle, and engagement level
• Apply design strategies that guide users through the marketing funnel, from awareness through to conversion and retention
• Conduct user journey mapping and identify friction points and opportunities for improvement
• Use data-driven insights to inform design decisions and validate design solutions
• Play a key role in delivering strategic personalization initiatives, designing tailored experiences for different user segments
• Support the optimization of existing website components and functionality to enhance user satisfaction

Strong UX understanding with the ability to apply user-centered design principles to create effective customer journeys that help the organisation achieve its corporate goals

Advanced proficiency in Figma for design, prototyping, and collaboration

Strong visual design skills including typography, layout, color theory, and accessibility standards

Ability to design and deliver new digital experiences from initial concept through to production-ready files

Experience working within Agile methodologies and cross-functional teams

Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement

Experience optimizing existing components and working within design systems

Hands-on approach with the ability to move quickly from ideation to execution

Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and web development constraints

Motion design or micro-interaction design skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience with AI tools for design, research, or optimization
• Experience working with enterprise CMS platforms such as Optimizely, Sitecore or Adobe
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries

Familiarity with web experimentation tools

Experience with user research and testing methodologies

Understanding of web analytics and performance metrics

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who: - Is equally comfortable sketching ideas and delivering pixel-perfect designs - Understands the “why” behind UX decisions but can execute the “what” with strong visual design skills - Can work autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams - Thrives in a fast-paced, Agile environment - Is passionate about creating digital experiences that delight users and meet business objectives

Working Environment

You will be working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with: - A mix of in-house team members and agency partners - Cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Brand, and Development teams - Opportunities to make a significant impact on customer experience - Exposure to modern design tools and methodologies - Hands-on involvement in delivering real digital products

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov

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