Enterprise Design System Lead
Core
Define strategy, governance, and evolution of a single enterprise design system to unify fragmented systems into a governed, machine-readable platform for consistent UI at scale.
Role type
Enterprise Design System Lead
Builds
Enterprise component library, token architecture, federated governance model, and versioned releases
Domain
Fintech / Payments / Enterprise Software
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Enterprise design system governance, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, Figma library architecture, product/UX design strategy, cross-functional partnership, people leadership, adoption enablement, semantic versioning, deprecation policies, migration support, machine-readable metadata structuring, Storybook management, visual regression testing, framework-agnostic delivery
Preferred skills
AI-assisted design-to-code workflows (structured design APIs, MCP), enterprise-scale Storybook deployment with accessibility integration, regulated industry experience
Technologies
Figma, Storybook, WCAG 2.1 AA
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the enterprise component library, token architecture, and roadmap; Own contribution governance by vetting inputs and enforcing compliance; Structure the design system for AI and design-to-code delivery; Manage Storybook as the living enterprise reference; Drive adoption, enablement, and cross-functional representation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
