3 Designstudio jobs in London

About Us

Orlight is a leading British lighting manufacturer, delivering premium architectural lighting solutions across residential and commercial markets. With our B2B (orlight.com) and B2C (orlighthome.com) platforms now central to our customer experience, we're investing in a digital leadership role to own and evolve our websites, aligning every user interaction with the quality and performance of our products

Role Overview

We are seeking a Head of Web Design to lead the visual design, UX structure, and ongoing performance optimisation of our digital platforms. This is a senior, hands-on role for an experienced digital designer who can balance aesthetic excellence with commercial outcomes, owning the visual integrity of our websites while ensuring continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making.

You will work closely with senior leadership, marketing, and product teams to deliver high-performing digital experiences. This role demands both creative leadership and technical fluency, with strong skills in responsive layout design, HTML/CSS implementation, and the ability to interpret and present site analytics clearly and confidently.

Please note: This is a design-led role, not a developer or engineering position. While strong HTML/CSS skills are essential, the emphasis is on leading visual design, usability, and digital strategy, not on JavaScript development or full-stack engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the visual and UX evolution of orlight.com and orlighthome.com — from homepage design and product layouts to campaign landing pages and content areas
• Set and enforce design systems, web standards, and styling principles to ensure consistent branding and user experience across platforms
• Lead all visual implementation in HTML/CSS within a CMS environment — executing updates and mentoring others on standards and execution
• Analyse site performance and behaviour using tools like GA4, Hotjar, and Clarity — making data-backed design recommendations and reporting clearly to stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with marketing and product teams to drive engagement, retention, and lead conversion through visual and UX improvements
• Ensure WCAG accessibility, responsive behaviour, and mobile performance across all screen sizes
• Manage and QA all design output across key digital pages and product experiences
• Introduce creative process improvements and AI-driven tools (e.g. image generation, layout ideation, GPT-assisted editing) to streamline output and reduce repetitive tasks

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in senior digital web design roles, ideally with ownership of full-site design and optimisation.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end project leadership, from concept to live implementation.
• Advanced proficiency in HTML/CSS, Figma or Adobe XD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Deep understanding of UX principles, responsive layout behaviour, and accessibility standards.
• Confidence in interpreting analytics and using data to support design decisions and stakeholder conversations.
• Experience working within CMS-based systems and adapting design within structural constraints.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining design rationale to both creative and non-creative audiences.

Additional Advantages

• Familiarity with A/B testing, CRO, or other optimisation methodologies
• Experience within e-commerce, product-based, or manufacturing sectors
• Awareness of SEO principles as they relate to design structure and content hierarchy
• Basic understanding of JavaScript (not essential)

What You’ll Get

• A senior leadership role with creative and strategic ownership of two key web platforms
• Salary starting at £60,000+ depending on experience and capability
• Opportunity to work onsite in a fast-moving, design-conscious environment at our St Albans HQ

To Apply

Please submit your CV and portfolio, along with a short statement describing a project where you drove measurable improvements through design leadership and UX enhancement.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and strategic presentation review.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

StudioXAG creates bold spaces that tell big stories

We are a B Corp-certified creative studio in London and Amsterdam that believe in business as a force for good.

We create exciting experiences for some of the world's best known brands, telling stories that touch every corner of the globe. Luckily for us, we have a diverse team of conceptual thinkers, creative dreamers and inquisitive makers that help this happen.

They’re our core. They make us tick, inspire us, push us to be better.

Now we want to hear from you.

The Role:

Studio XAG is looking for a Freelance Senior Project Manager to manage projects across the design team from our London headquarters, ensuring the seamless delivery of all design projects whilst delivering a high level of customer service to our clients.

Reporting into our Lead Project Manager you’ll be joining a large-sized design team of 15 in a vibrant, exciting, and creative environment. You will have the opportunity to work with great brands on exciting projects; windows, permanent retail spaces, digital experiences and pop ups; driving planning and organisation across the design studio.

Requirements

We’re looking for a confident, highly organised Freelance Senior Project Manager who has a hunger for facilitating the creation of inspiring industry-leading work. You should have strong project and client management experience within our industry, implementing and streamlining processes across teams to drive consistency and a high level of organisation.

Ideal Experience: 

• 5+ years experience in a similar role, Project Managing design for windows, permanent retail spaces, digital experiences and pop ups
• Seasoned industry player with varied client-facing experience
• Excellent understanding of the world of retail and brand experience and the design and production process
• Strong IT skills - in particular Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides & Docs), HubSpot (or other similar Sales & Marketing tools), Synergist (or other similar quoting & scheduling software)
• Experienced and highly competent in financial management of projects. Set up, tracking and billing
• Organisational master who is efficient and takes pride in their attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong background in client servicing
• Great problem solving skills
• Leadership qualities and a hunger to deliver the best results

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Traffic Manager: in the overall scheduling and management of the design team with a view to maximise efficiency and capacity whilst delivering world-class creative 

• Project Planning: for multiple projects of varying size, you will develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, budgets and resource allocation, in collaboration with design team leadership and our clients

• Resource Allocation: supporting the Traffic Manager in allocating design resources efficiently, including directors, designers, freelancers, and other team members, to ensure optimal project performance

• Client Communication: maintain regular and transparent communication with clients, keeping them informed about project progress, changes, and addressing any concerns or feedback in a professional and proactive manner. Ensuring both the client and the design team have what they need in regards to information & files in good time to deliver the projects. Booking, organising, facilitating and leading on client calls and meetings when required 

• Internal communication: within the design team and across the business ensuring the clients needs are met and the project is delivered to our standards. Ensuring clean and accurate handover of projects between departments and stakeholders

• Budget Management: manage project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring that projects are delivered within the allocated budget. Build & provide cost estimates and client-facing quotes. Provide financial status and forecasts to clients and internally as necessary. Ensure all design projects are delivered on time and within budget managing the scope and timelines throughout and bringing key stakeholders together to solve timing and budgeting issues

• Timeline Management: create and manage multiple project schedules, ensuring deadlines are met and critical milestones are achieved. Identify potential roadblocks and implement solutions to keep projects on track

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: identify project risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Ensure that contingency plans are in place to handle unforeseen issues

• Documentation: maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project reports, status updates, and client correspondence

• Client Servicing: through brilliant project management ensure that the client is appropriately onboarded, happy and satisfied with our service. Conduct or instigate regular client feedback through Satisfaction surveys, identify potential growth opportunities and escalate any client issues or opportunities 

Benefits

Location: 

We currently work a hybrid model; 3 days a week from our East London studio in E10 and 2 flexible days. Our normal working hours are 9am - 6pm but flexible working hours and days are available.

Day rate: £300-£400 per day, please state your day rate upon application. 

Inclusion & Diversity

StudioXAG is committed to a policy of equal opportunities, we strongly believe diversity helps us create better design. We embrace diversity in all areas of activity and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people of all ethnicities.