Mgr, Design Systems and Operations
Core
Strategic leader responsible for the vision, governance, and long-term health of the design system and design operations to enable a high-performing team and cohesive digital experiences for prospects, clients, and financial advisors.
Role type
Manager, Design Systems and Design Operations
Builds
Design system infrastructure, operational frameworks, and team capabilities for Thrivent's product teams
Domain
Financial services / Wealth management / Design Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design systems strategy and governance, Design operations process design, People management (4-5 direct reports), Visual design principles, Stakeholder influence and communication, Agile product team models, Design tooling (Figma, design tokens, Storybook)
Preferred skills
Enterprise or multi-brand scale design system leadership, Accessibility standards (WCAG), Org-level design strategy, Financial services/wealth management experience
Technologies
Figma, design tokens, Storybook
Responsibilities
Set vision and strategy for the design system, Lead Design Operations to establish frameworks and tooling, Lead and develop a team of product designers and operations experts, Own visual, interaction, and systems standards, Align design systems investment to business priorities, Communicate design strategy to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
