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Lead Designer, Design System
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Job Title: Lead Designer, Design System
Location : On-site
Job Type : Full-time
Experience : 6-7 years in design, with at least 3 years of experience working with design systems.
Job Type : Full-time
Experience : 6-7 years in design, with at least 3 years of experience working with design systems.
About the Role:
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Design System Designer to join our team and spearhead the evolution of our design systems. As a Lead Designer, you will drive the creation, maintenance, and scaling of our design systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of usability, accessibility, and consistency. You will mentor and guide a team of designers and developers, advocate for design system adoption, and align the system s growth with product and organizational goals.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Design System Designer to join our team and spearhead the evolution of our design systems. As a Lead Designer, you will drive the creation, maintenance, and scaling of our design systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of usability, accessibility, and consistency. You will mentor and guide a team of designers and developers, advocate for design system adoption, and align the system s growth with product and organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Strategy & Optimization: Lead the development of scalable design systems by optimizing components and subsystems to function cohesively within the broader ecosystem.
- Functional Excellence: Ensure components are designed for scalability, efficiency, and reusability while maintaining alignment with technical and functional requirements.
- Visual & Interaction Design: Oversee the visual and interaction design guidelines, ensuring they reflect best practices and elevate the user experience.
- Design System Management:
- Drive improvements in accessibility, design token usage, and comprehensive documentation processes.
- Advocate for and integrate inclusive design principles across all system components.
- Establish and enforce best practices for design token creation and management.
- Team Mentorship: Mentor junior and mid-level designers on system thinking and design principles. Shape team processes to enhance collaboration and impact.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product, engineering, and other stakeholders to align the design system roadmap with business goals and user needs.
- Advocacy & Evangelism: Promote the value of the design system across the organization, fostering buy-in and driving adoption.
- Critical Thinking: Proactively anticipate edge cases and guide solutions to address them holistically.
- Front-End Collaboration: Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless implementation and evolution of the system s technical aspects.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in UI/UX or Product Design, with at least 3 years working directly on design systems.
- Proven ability to create scalable, reusable design components and systems in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong skills in system thinking , interaction design , and visual design principles .
- Hands-on experience with design tokens , accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) , and creating detailed documentation .
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
- Solid understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and experience collaborating with developers.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor team members and advocate for design system practices.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience conducting accessibility audits and leading inclusive design practices.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git for managing design system assets.
- Strong presentation skills to articulate design system goals and strategies to stakeholders.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative environment that values innovation and user-centered design.
- Opportunities to work on impactful projects at scale.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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