Product Design Lead - Design Systems
** Product Design Lead**
We are seeking a dynamic Product Design Lead to take charge of our design system, the fundamental element that drives our product experiences. This position presents a distinctive opportunity to:
- Define the design language that will impact a vast user base across our product range
- Establish and manage a specialized team devoted to producing scalable, accessible, and innovative design solutions
- Lead the advancement of our design system architecture as our product offerings expand
- Collaborate with senior management to establish and execute design strategies in alignment with our business goals
- Promote design excellence and uniformity throughout all product interactions
- Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of 2 to 3 visual and product designers
Join a design-centric organization that values systems thinking and supports it at every level. As the Design Systems Lead, you will have the autonomy to execute your vision while working alongside skilled designers, developers, and product managers who are dedicated to crafting exceptional user experiences.
Responsibilities:
Design System Leadership:
Devise the strategic vision and roadmap for our design system to ensure its scalability with our evolving product requirements
Oversee the creation and upkeep of our component library, design tokens, and documentation
Introduce governance structures and procedures for design system incorporation and contribution
Cross-Functional Excellence:
Collaborate with engineering leaders to guarantee smooth integration of design system components
Conduct workshops and design reviews to align teams on design principles and implementation
Engage with product teams to grasp their needs and integrate feedback into the system
Team Development:
Cultivate a culture of sharing knowledge and continual enhancement
Lead design critiquing sessions and offer constructive feedback to enhance design quality
Technical Implementation:
Work closely with developers to confirm the technical feasibility of design solutions
Contribute to technical documentation and implementation guidelines
Initiate discussions on component architecture and design patterns
Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years in product design, including at least 3 years of focus on design systems
- Proven track record in constructing and scaling design systems for complex products
- Solid portfolio showcasing a systematic approach and component-based design
- Experience in leading and mentoring design teams
- Proficiency in Figma and prototyping techniques
- Understanding of front-end development principles
- Comprehensive knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design methods
- Background in user research and data-driven decision-making
- Excellent communication and presentation capabilities
- Proficient in developing and maintaining component libraries
- Familiarity with design tokens and systematic visual design approaches
- Competence in version control systems
- Awareness of modern front-end frameworks and their impact on design systems
- Strong facilitation and workshop leadership skills
- Experience in managing stakeholder relationships across various fields
- Proven ability to influence product strategy through design thinking
- Track record of effective cross-functional collaboration