Design System Lead
Core
Leading the strategic evolution of a rebuilt design system to enable scalable, consistent product delivery across Zopa's native banking platform.
Role type
Design System Lead
Builds
Design system platform for Zopa's native banking products
Domain
Fintech / Banking / Design Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design system architecture, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, governance, AI-assisted design integration
Preferred skills
Native app development experience, AI tooling expertise
Technologies
Native frameworks, AI design tools
Responsibilities
Own the design system as a strategic platform, lead a small team, collaborate with Product and Engineering leaders, strengthen governance, unlock new ways of working through AI
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities