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Senior UI Designer

Senior UI Designer

Posted:

11 Aug 2025

Hybrid (London/Leicester)

Technology

Permanent

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Overview

This is a hybrid role working from home and our offices in either London or Leicester.

Home. There’s no place like it. And there’s no feeling like helping people create the joy of feeling truly at home. At Dunelm, that’s what we do.

We’re the UK's number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. And the caring and supportive culture we've created makes this a place you'll feel right at home too.

This role is part of our internal Product Design Team. You will be working within a team of highly experienced designers and product people.

Join our Tech Team and you’ll not only be part of stimulating projects that are making an impact across our business, but you'll be working in a creative, supportive team focused environment.

Find your happy place.

You will play a key role in expanding our UI development, working closely with the product design team to deliver high-quality, user-centric digital experiences. As we evolve the mobile app from MVP to a more feature-rich and optimised version, you’ll help steer its future design direction—identifying opportunities to enhance functionality, usability, and engagement. A key part of your role will be conceptualising and designing animations and transitions that enrich user flows and bring ideas to life in meaningful, delightful ways. You’ll collaborate with our development partner to ensure these concepts are implemented effectively, while aligning with internal stakeholders to maintain consistency with our evolving design standards. You’ll also be at the forefront of innovation by leveraging AI tools and methodologies to streamline design processes and create more personalised user experiences.

In addition to these responsibilities, you’ll be involved in creating assets, developing design concepts, prototyping, and producing high-fidelity visuals specifically for our website. You’ll help maintain and evolve our design patterns and component libraries to ensure consistency and scalability across platforms. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll need to clearly articulate your design rationale to stakeholders across the business and produce detailed handover documentation to support seamless collaboration with developers.

Responsibilities:

Support UX designers in delivering "customer first" experiences and innovative design solutions.
Design and prototype high-fidelity visuals, animations, and transitions.
Utilise data and insights to inform and enhance design decisions.
Maintain and evolve our design system, patterns, and component libraries.
Explore and implement AI tools to streamline design workflows and enhance user experience.
Ensure all design outputs are accessible and inclusive, meeting relevant accessibility standards and guidelines.
Collaborate effectively with agile teams to support the delivery of high-quality design outputs.
Provide clear and constructive feedback to other designers, contributing to their growth and the overall quality of the design team.
Develop and maintain design patterns that ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.
Contribute to the evolution of mobile app UI design, helping to shape its direction while ensuring adherence to platform-specific best practices.

Essentials:

A strong portfolio showcasing high-fidelity UI, motion design, and mobile app-specific work.
Expertise in Figma, prototyping, and animation tools (e.g., Principle, After Effects, Lottie).
Experience with design systems and maintaining design libraries.
Deep understanding of UI design principles, including typography, colour theory, layout and responsive design.
Knowledge with using AI tools for design
Experience in iconography, illustration, and visual storytelling.
Experience in motion and interaction design.
A collaborative spirit and a positive attitude towards teamwork and shared goals.
Mentor team members and colleagues in UI design, providing guidance and advice.
Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating polished, high-quality designs.
Demonstrate a flexible, can-do mindset that adapts to business needs, balancing design perfection with practicality and feasibility.

What Will Help You Succeed:

A portfolio that demonstrates implementing a design system across multiple applications.
A portfolio that includes work that is your own and work that shows the collaborative nature of the role.
A portfolio that demonstrates experience in developing and maturing design systems, showcasing consistency and scalability across various projects.
A portfolio that illustrates bridging the gap between design and engineering teams.
Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript capabilities and limitations.

Behaviours/Values

Stronger Together
At Dunelm, we foster a collaborative team environment. In the Product Design Team, you'll receive support through weekly one-on-one meetings, regular team sessions, and spontaneous mentor discussions. You'll primarily work closely with UX Designers, collaborating with product owners and developers.
Making It Happen
You will be instrumental in unlocking complex design problems by providing UI mastery and creative design inspiration. You will require a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues that will be crucial in driving projects forward.
Act like Owners
As a Senior UI Designer, you will be expected to develop an in-depth knowledge of our design system and principles. You will serve as the custodian of our asset libraries and possess a deep understanding of how to implement our visual language. You will be the go-to expert for the product design team, while also maintaining a curious mindset to understand our customers, organisation, and industry.
Long-Term Thinking
As technology continues to evolve, this role demands a forward-thinking individual with a strong drive for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive mindset—eager to adapt, innovate, and refine tools and processes. Their efforts will directly support the efficiency and effectiveness of the Product Design team and the broader organisation, ensuring sustained high-quality output and operational excellence.

D&I statement

Dunelm is committed to becoming a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, ability, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education. We are committed to making Dunelm a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Tech to the future

Meet John, our Chief Tech and Innovation Officer, who shares insights into the exciting things happening in tech, why Dunelm is his happy place, and his unique route into the tech world.

Work your way

We want our colleagues to feel at home wherever they work, so that they are comfortable and can be their best selves. In addition, we want everyone to feel connected to the business, our strategy and the teams they work with.

Where hybrid working is applicable, colleagues need to strike the right balance to fulfil both of these important factors. You will find the right mix of being at home, in the office & out in the business, bearing in mind business needs, job role and level of responsibility.

Wellbeing is more than just a buzzword here

From our Wellbeing Buddies and Mental Health First Aid training to our progressive parental leave, menopause policies and Colleague Support Fund, we're committed to supporting our colleagues in every area – and at every stage – of their lives. Through our partnership with the Retail Trust, everyone at Dunelm has free access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, as well as therapy and counselling, plus information, guidance and advice in all areas of financial, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Look in our toy box

Of course, you should never judge a business by its tech stack. But take a peek at the range of technologies our engineers and developers are currently playing with.

Keep on growing

Join us on the tech side and you'll have access to a huge array of learning and development opportunities, including a variety of internally created workshops and externally accredited courses. We also have a substantial tech-specific budget to fund e-Learning licenses, conference visits, resources, and qualifications, plus dedicated mentors, well-being buddies and a wide range of network groups to support you as you progress.

Housewarming & Settling In where you can find out more about the wider business, our culture, behaviours, networks and wellbeing support

Thrive, our learning and skills platform which gives you a blended, bite-sized, social learning experience with learning relevant to your role

Our Enterprise Leadership Programme designed specifically for our strong growth potential Heads of Department to help them reach the next level in their career

Our INSPIRE Programme designed for our strong growth potential senior managers across the business to enhance their leadership capability

Our EXPLORE Programme designed to prepare our next generation of Line Managers

Personal Effectiveness workshops and self-led learning, also delivered through Thrive

Apprenticeships opportunities relevant to your role – from level 2 (equivalent to GCSE) through to Level 7 (equivalent to Masters)

Colleague Development Fund to support colleagues in accessing external training relevant to your role

Coaching and mentoring opportunities to support you in your current role and help you prepare for the next

Self-awareness tools to help you understand what really matters to you, and where your own talents and ambitions lie

Progress conversations that reflect on how you're doing and define your focus areas for the coming months

Career conversations that explore what you want from your career, in light of your current capabilities, potential and future aspirations

Meet your team

Meet your team

I’m in my happy place when…

"There's a brilliant support network you can learn from here, and a great 'no fear of failure' culture."

Paulina, Principal Delivery Lead

Meet your team

I’m in my happy place when…

"Someone I knew said the people are great, and you get the chance to improve and innovate. That’s certainly been my experience."

Balaji, Platform Engineer

Meet your team

I’m in my happy place when…

"People here can challenge and push back. If you think there’s a better way of doing things, you can say so."

Bhavik, Principal Engineer

Madalyn, Senior Digital Trading Executive

Meet your team

I’m in my happy place when…

"We work in a really collaborative way and I love the buzz of the working environment."

Madalyn, Senior Digital Trading Executive

Meet your team

I’m in my happy place when…

"I'm in my happy place when I'm solving problems. So doing that for a living is just amazing!"

Asheeka, Head of Trading Analytics

Rewards you deserve

Along with competitive salaries, we offer a range of other great benefits to recognise the unique contribution you bring.

Salary Advance so you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned during the month, rather than having to wait until pay day

Instant discounts with a range of other companies to help you stretch your budget

Pension contributions to help you save for your retirement

ShareSave scheme that enables you to save monthly and buy Dunelm shares at a discounted rate, building up your investments for a rainy day

Continuous training and coaching to ensure you feel confident in your current role and ready for any new challenges

Access to wellbeing support as and when you need it, including an online GP for you and your immediate family

Colleague networks that give everyone a voice and create an environment where we all feel at home

Outstanding development opportunities and all the support you need to grow your career the way you want

33 days annual holiday plus your birthday off to celebrate, and another day when you move home, so you can get settled in

Generous discounts on all our own products, in-store and online to help you make your house a home

Cycle to work scheme to help you keep your fitness up and your travel costs down

Charity day off (paid, of course) so you can volunteer for a charity that matters to you

Free on-site parking (excluding London office) and good public transport links

How did we get here?

Today, Dunelm is a leader in the £11bn UK homewares market. With over 170 stores across the country and a successful online operation – dunelm.com – we offer over 60,000 products across a broad range of categories. But where did it all begin?

1979

Founder, Bill Adderley and his wife Jean take on a stall in Leicester Market selling curtains. Within a month, they make 600% profit.

1984

First bricks-and-mortar store founded in Churchgate, Leicester.

1988

With momentum growing, first flagship store opens in Leicester, East Street, offering warehouse facilities for expansion across the region.

1991

First superstore opens in Rotherham, offering premium brands such as Dorma, which the company goes on to acquire.

1996

Bill's son Will is appointed CEO of the company, following in his father's footsteps.

1999

Now a household name in the Midlands, Dunelm Mill opens a head office with warehouse facilities in Syston, Leicestershire.

2001

The acquisition of a small custom-made curtains business marks the start of Dunelm's made-to-measure service.

2002

A landmark year as Dunelm Mill opens its 50th store and a new central warehouse in Burton. The company goes on to open new stores at a rate of 10 each year.

2005

A fully shoppable website goes live, with a dedicated warehouse below our Radcliffe store

2006

Dunelm floated on the London Stock Exchange, marking the beginning of a new era for the company.

2010

In Liverpool, the company opens its 100th store, having celebrated its 30th birthday in 2009.

2011

To accommodate continued growth, Dunelm builds a new head office in Syston.

2013

Company rebrands from 'Dunelm Mill' to 'Dunelm' – reflecting what our customers have called us for years.

2016

Our family grew to include Worldstores.

2018

Nick Wilkinson joins the business as our new CEO.

2021

To accommodate our continued growth, Dunelm opens a fourth warehouse in Daventry.

2022

Launch of our ‘Conscious Choice’ collection – homeware that lasts longer and is made from more sustainable materials.

2022

Our third Delivering Joy Christmas campaign, with stores supporting over 700 local community causes and donating more than 61,000 gifts.

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