Lead UX/UI Designer — Hybrid London, Shape Accessible Experiences

Clarion Housing Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in London is seeking a Lead UX/UI Designer to enhance user experiences across websites and applications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong design portfolio, experience with Figma and Storybook, and a commitment to accessibility in design. Responsibilities include mentoring a design team, managing design tasks, and running user research. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid work arrangements, aiming to improve how users interact with essential services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in housing or public services is an advantage.
• Confidence managing design work across multiple projects.
• Line management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of designers.
• Manage and mentor other designers.
• Design websites, portals, and internal tools.
• Co-create components with front-end developers.
• Run user research and testing.
• Promote accessible, inclusive design.

Skills

Strong design portfolio

Experience using Figma

Knowledge of accessibility (WCAG)

Good understanding of front-end development

Strong communication skills

Experience with technical teams

Tools

Figma

Storybook

Job description

A leading housing organization in London is seeking a Lead UX/UI Designer to enhance user experiences across websites and applications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong design portfolio, experience with Figma and Storybook, and a commitment to accessibility in design. Responsibilities include mentoring a design team, managing design tasks, and running user research. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid work arrangements, aiming to improve how users interact with essential services.