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 Lead Web Interaction Designer 
 
Position:  Lead Web Interaction Designer 
Location: United Kingdom (Remote) Reports to: Head of Digital Design 
 
About Us  
At Happydance, we're revolutionizing HR technology with our cutting-edge careers website platform. Our mission is to create a world where everyone loves their job. Our industry-leading technology, world-class candidate experience, and exceptional customer service redefine employer branding. We're on an ambitious journey to scale our annual recurring revenue to $20 million within the next 2-5 years, and we need innovative thinkers to join us and help make it happen.  
 
About the Role: We are looking for a highly skilled  Lead Web Interaction Designer to collaborate with our digital design team on a project basis. This role is ideal for an experienced designer who thrives in a flexible, contract-based environment and can deliver world-class, interactive web experiences. You will work closely with clients, lead design projects, and push creative boundaries through advanced web interactions and motion prototypes. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Web Interaction Leadership: Create sophisticated web interactions, animations, scroll effects, and micro-interactions that elevate user experience. 
• Motion Prototyping: Design and develop dynamic motion prototypes that bring digital experiences to life. 
• Client Collaboration: Confidently present design concepts, interactive solutions, and motion prototypes to clients. 
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Work closely with UX designers, developers, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive project execution. 
• Project Oversight: Manage multiple freelance projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. 
• Mentorship & Thought Leadership: Share expertise and mentor junior designers where needed to drive creative excellence. 
• Accessibility & Performance: Ensure all designs comply with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and are optimised for performance. 
• User-Centric Approach: Apply user-centred design principles to create intuitive, engaging, and responsive digital experiences. 

 
Required Skills & Experience: 

• Proven experience as a Senior Digital Designer or Lead Web Designer, ideally in a freelance or contract capacity. 
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD for interface and prototyping design. 
• Expertise in motion prototyping tools such as Protopie, Framer, or similar. 
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to collaborate effectively with developers. 
• Deep knowledge of UX/UI best practices, including responsive design and accessibility standards. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and articulate design decisions clearly. 

 
Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Experience with Webflow, Framer, or EditorX for no-code prototyping. 
• Knowledge of SEO principles. 
• Strong storytelling abilities through design and motion. 
• Experience in user testing and gathering actionable insights. 

 
Why Work With Us? 

• Flexible Work Arrangement: Choose your own hours and work remotely. 
• Diverse & Exciting Projects: Work on high-impact projects with a dynamic team. 
• Opportunities for Growth: Collaborate with leading designers and clients to expand your portfolio. 
• Competitive Contract Rates: Attractive pay based on project scope and expertise. 

 
Our Core Values...  

• We See you. (The one about empathy)  We not only understand, but we feel what customers and candidates are experiencing  
• We take care. (The one about Thoughtfulness)  
• We use deep understanding to take careful, intentional action that improves experiences.  
• We've got this. (The one about collaboration  We have complete trust in each other's unique skills and know we will succeed as a team when we work together.  
• We're all in. (The one about focus)  We're obsessed with experiences that move people, and we use this discipline to stay aligned with our mission: to deliver the best possible candidate and customer experience.  
• We make it happen. (The one about action)  We're never static. Our expertise, solutions and service are constantly evolving, and we're always innovating to deliver competitive advantage  

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