Sr Director, Design Systems, AI Enablement
Core
Architecting and leading a unified, machine-readable design system and AI enablement strategy for a multi-brand retail organization to accelerate digital experience delivery.
Role type
Senior Director, Design Systems & AI Enablement
Builds
A composable, API-driven design system and AI-assisted design workflows for consumer, enterprise, and mobile platforms.
Domain
Retail / Digital Experience / Design Systems / AI in Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
UX design systems architecture, design tokens management, design-to-code automation, AI tool evaluation and governance, multi-brand system unification, cross-functional partnership, accessibility strategy, team leadership, CMS strategy, impact measurement
Preferred skills
Experience with managed service partners, executive stakeholder communication, building high-performing cultures
Technologies
Figma, APIs, design tokens, CMS
Responsibilities
Architect and lead a modern, machine-readable design system supporting multi-brand experiences; Define governance and standards for design tokens and components; Lead AI enablement strategy for design practice; Build bridges between design and engineering for automated pipelines; Champion accessibility as a core system property; Empower internal users with scalable systems; Lead CMS foundation strategy; Inspire and mentor a hybrid design systems and AI team; Measure design system maturity and AI tool adoption; Shape future design processes with AI-assisted creation.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & hands-on architecture
