Summary
Location
London
Salary
$58k - $67k (GBP)
Type
full-time
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About this role
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.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you then please review the full role profile before applying - Lead UX / UI Designer
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 - dive in and find out more here
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Closing Date: Thursday 5th February 2026 at midnight.
Interviews are likely to be held on Friday 6th February and Monday 8th February 2026.
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.
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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.
Other facts
About Clarion Housing Group
We are Clarion - the country’s largest housing association. We provide a home to 360,000 people nationwide. We build more than 2,000 new homes a year and through Clarion Futures (our charitable foundation) we provide opportunities for our residents to thrive – supporting people into work, improving neighbourhoods and focusing on sustainability.
We exist because there is a housing crisis in our country. There simply aren’t enough affordable and suitable places for people to live. You might have experienced this yourself, or have friends and family who have.
We believe having a home to call your own is fundamental to being able to access the right opportunities in life. That is why our mission is to provide homes for those who need them most,
We’re all driven by this shared purpose at Clarion. We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to build a better future, and we’re relentless in pursuing it.
What you'll do
- The Lead UX/UI Designer will be responsible for leading a small team of designers, mentoring them, and collaborating closely with Product, Change teams, engineers, and external agencies. Key tasks involve designing websites, portals, and internal tools while owning and evolving the design system using Figma and Storybook.
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