We are seeking an experienced Design System Manager / Lead to drive the strategy governance and continuous evolution of the Digital Design System. This role requires strong collaboration skills product mindset and deep understanding of scalable design and component frameworks.
Skills / Experience
- 10 years of experience in UI Design Visual Design Interactive Design Strategy and Systems Brand Strategy or related experience
- 6 years of experience in Design tools like Figma Sketch InVision / Studio Adobe Suite Principle Framer X Zepplin Abstract
- 5 years leading or significantly contributing to an enterprise Design System initiative
- Strong understanding of UI / UX frameworks component-based design and accessibility principles
- Experience working with tools such as Figma Storybook Zeroheight or equivalent
- Knowledge of Front-end development technologies (React Angular Web Components etc.)
- Experience managing design-to-development workflows at scale; Familiarity with brand governance and digital product lifecycle management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; Proven ability to collaborate in a global matrixed organization
Key Responsibilities
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Product Design Engineering and Brand teams to build govern and scale the Digital Design SystemSystem Ownership & Evolution Maintain and evolve design components patterns and visual assets to support multiple platforms and product teamsProduct Strategy & Roadmap Translate the design system vision into a clear product strategy prioritized roadmap and execution planSuccess Metrics & OKRs Define and track key performance indicators (e.g. adoption rate usage quality efficiency impact) to measure platform successUI Kits & Documentation Develop UI kits reusable components guidelines usage standards and documentation to support designers and engineersAdvocacy & Governance Champion the adoption of the Design System to ensure consistency scalability and efficiency across digital touchpointsPlatform Requirement Management Gather prioritize and document requirements; manage interdependencies and drive decision-making through trade-offsDelivery & Risk Management Track progress mitigate risks resolve conflicts maintain quality and deliver clear status reporting to stakeholdersPartnership & Alignment Collaborate with agencies engineering leaders and business teams to ensure design system standards support enterprise-wide use casesMarket Research & Innovation Conduct ongoing research to assess new tools technologies and workflows to continuously modernize the design systemCommunicate effectively with internal and customer stakeholders; Communication approach : verbal emails and instant messagesProvide constructive feedback during code reviews and be open to receiving feedback on your own codePrior experience in working on Agile / Scrum projects with exposure to tools like Jira / Azure DevOpsProblem-Solving and Analytical Thinking; Capability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficientlyStrong interpersonal skills to build and maintain productive relationships with team membersProvides regular updates proactive and due diligent to carry out responsibilitiesExpected Outcome
Increase Design System Adoption across product teams leading to improved consistency and user experience enterprise-wideEnhance delivery efficiency by reducing design and development effort through reusable components standardized patterns and automationEstablish clear governance and contribution models to improve quality accountability and scalability of the Design SystemDrive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders (Design Engineering Brand Product Agency partners) to build a unified digital experienceEnable faster onboarding of new team members through comprehensive documentation guidelines and onboarding kitsImprove platform maturity and evolution by introducing new technologies workflows and iterative system enhancementsProduce measurable business value through defined OKRs (e.g. adoption rate reduced defects faster release cycles usability improvements)C8 Support enterprise digital modernization initiatives by ensuring the Design System scales for future products and platformsKey Skills
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1