Design Systems Lead
virtual vocationsNew York (NY)
Design Systems Lead
Posted 3 days ago
virtual vocationsNew York (NY)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Owning the strategy and execution of design systems, the full-time Design Systems Lead will manage a team across B2C, B2B, and multiple brands, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and driving the development of scalable component libraries and UI standards.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and manage the design systems team, overseeing designers and QA resources across multiple workstreams
Own the design systems vision, strategy, architecture, and roadmap for digital experiences
Establish governance, processes, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across teamsRequired qualifications 10+ years of UI/Product Design experience with significant design systems leadership
Proven track record in leading design teams and enterprise-scale design systems initiatives
Deep expertise in design systems architecture and component libraries
Experience managing multi-brand, multi-platform design systems in B2C and/or B2B environments
Strong understanding of eCommerce, responsive design, and front-end development workflows
Before you apply
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