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Title: Director, Product Design QA

Location: London

Reporting to: VP, Product Design

WHO WE ARE

Choreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology company. We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.

We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data, and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising.

We’re endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators, and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 50+ markets around the world.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The Director, Design QA ensures that web applications, user interfaces, and digital experiences are built to the highest standards, aligning with both design specifications and user expectations. This role focuses on identifying, debugging, and resolving design inconsistencies, usability issues, and user experience flaws before they reach production.

You are:

• Detail-oriented and analytical, with a sharp eye for pixel-perfect execution and a deep understanding of interaction design principles.
• Experienced in front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, allowing you to troubleshoot implementation gaps.
• Proficient in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, and able to evaluate whether implemented designs match intended mockups.
• A natural problem-solver, comfortable diagnosing issues related to responsive design, performance, accessibility, and usability.
• Familiar with automation and testing methodologies, including visual regression testing and functional UI testing.
• A collaborative communicator, able to work closely with designers, developers, and product teams to drive quality improvements.
• Passionate about user experience, with a commitment to ensuring a seamless, intuitive, and accessible experience across all digital products.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Design QA & Issue Identification

• Review digital product implementations to ensure fidelity to design specifications, identifying inconsistencies in layout, typography, spacing, and interaction patterns.
• Conduct manual and automated visual regression testing to detect unintended UI changes across breakpoints and platforms.
• Identify and debug usability issues, interaction inconsistencies, and performance bottlenecks that impact the user experience.
• Validate accessibility compliance, ensuring adherence to WCAG standards and best practices.

Debugging & Collaboration

• Work closely with front-end developers to troubleshoot and resolve UI/UX issues, providing detailed feedback and solutions.
• Partner with designers to refine design specifications, ensuring they are clear, implementable, and optimized for real-world usage.
• Collaborate with product managers to prioritize and address critical design issues that impact usability and user satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain documentation of design QA processes, best practices, and known issues for ongoing reference.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Define and implement a robust design QA workflow, integrating automated UI testing tools (e.g., Storybook, Percy, Chromatic) into the development pipeline.
• Advocate for a shift-left testing approach, embedding QA practices earlier in the design and development cycle.
• Continuously refine testing methodologies, leveraging emerging tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Conduct usability testing sessions to gather real-world insights and validate design decisions.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

• Proven experience in design QA, front-end development, or UI/UX testing, with a strong portfolio demonstrating attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks, enabling effective debugging and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD for assessing implementation accuracy.
• Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Storybook, Percy, Chromatic) for UI validation.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and usability best practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide clear, constructive feedback to cross-functional teams.
• A passion for delivering flawless, high-quality digital experiences that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

If you are ready to be at the forefront of the AdTech industry, shaping its future, and driving success for both Choreograph and our clients, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Choreograph is the beating heart of data inside WPP’s media investment group, GroupM, the world’s leading media investment company responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment. Discover more about Choreograph at www.choreograph.com

GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the greater work we can create together.

(Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location)

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