Lead UX / UI Designer

• Location: Hybrid with London base location
• Salary: £58,173 to £67,358 per annum
• Hours: 36 hours per week - flexible options considered
• Contract Type: Permanent

Are you a senior experience designer who wants to make a difference?

This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025

At Clarion Housing Group, we're making websites and apps that are simpler, more accessible, and more useful.

We design for a wide range of use cases - from residents managing their homes and tenancies, to buyers looking for a new property, and staff working behind the scenes.

We're now hiring a Lead UX/UI Designer to help us improve these experiences.

What you'll be doing

You'll lead a small team of designers, working closely with:

• Product and Change teams
• In-house software engineers
• External agencies

Your work will include:

• Managing and mentoring other designers
• Designing websites, portals, and internal tools
• Improving complex journeys and back-office processes
• Co-creating components with front-end developers
• Owning and evolving our design system (Figma + Storybook)
• Running user research and testing
• Turning insights into wireframes, prototypes, and final designs
• Promoting accessible, inclusive design

What we're looking for:

• A strong design portfolio (services, websites, or tools)
• Experience using Figma and Storybook
• Knowledge of accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design
• Good understanding of front-end development
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working with technical and non-technical teams
• Confidence managing design work across multiple projects
• Experience in housing, public services, or regulated sectors would be an advantage, as would line management experience.

Why join Clarion?

This is your chance to use design to make a real difference - for people looking for homes, managing their tenancy, or doing vital work behind the scenes.

You'll join a growing Product & UX team that values simplicity, accessibility, and teamwork.

Please review the full role profile on our website before applying.

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

Not sure who we are and what we do? Click 'apply' to visit our website where you can dive in and find out more about us and the benefits we offer.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th March 2026 at midnight.

This is a hybrid role with a base location in London. Candidates should expect to work from the office up to 1 day per week. Occasional travel may also be required.

At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Please visit our website to view your guide to using AI during your recruitment process.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.