Senior Design System Lead
Core
Own the strategy, evolution, and governance of design systems, shared design language, and UI component library to bridge design and engineering for scalable, accessible, and cohesive product experiences.
Role type
Senior Design System Lead (Strategy & Governance)
Builds
Design systems, UI component libraries, and design operations workflows for Web, iOS, and Android platforms.
Domain
Software Engineering / Product Design / Design Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
AI tools and workflows integration, LLMs/ML, prompt engineering, complex design system ecosystem management, cross-platform synchronization, multi-brand themes, token management systems, Product Design, UI Engineering, Design Operations, Figma (variables, auto-layout, component properties, naming conventions, file structure, version control, library management), front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, token architecture), frameworks (Angular, React, SwiftUI)
Preferred skills
Systems Thinking, operational program management, stakeholder influence without authority, accessibility standards (WCAG)
Technologies
Figma, Tokens Studio, Angular, React, SwiftUI, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Responsibilities
Integrate AI tools and workflows into the design system lifecycle to automate asset creation, code generation, and documentation; Oversee and scale the design system ecosystem across platforms and business units; Define the vision, governance model, and long-term roadmap; Create and maintain usage guidelines and component documentation; Establish standard processes for component lifecycle management; Partner with Product Designers, Engineers, and Product Managers to align design assets and maintain standards; Manage design libraries in Figma and collaborate on front-end code repositories; Promote system adoption through training workshops and onboarding; Define and track design system success metrics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
