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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Design System Manager to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of our organization's design system. This role is critical in ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency across all digital products and platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design, front-end development, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with product designers, engineers, and brand teams to create a unified and cohesive user experience.
As a Design System Manager, you will be responsible for defining the visual language, interaction patterns, and component libraries that power our digital experiences. You will champion design consistency and accessibility, and ensure that the design system evolves to meet the needs of a growing product suite. You will also be responsible for documenting guidelines, onboarding teams, and advocating for best practices in design and development.
This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with short-term execution. You should be comfortable managing a roadmap, prioritizing features, and communicating the value of the design system to stakeholders at all levels. You will also be expected to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to keep our design system modern and effective.
The Design System Manager will play a key role in shaping the future of our digital products and ensuring a seamless and delightful experience for our users. If you are passionate about design systems, collaboration, and building tools that empower teams, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
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- Collaborate with designers and engineers to implement components
- Ensure consistency across all digital products
- Document design guidelines and usage standards
- Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design
- Manage the design system roadmap and prioritize updates
- Conduct audits and gather feedback to improve the system
- Train and onboard teams on using the design system
- Stay updated on design and front-end development trends
- Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- 5+ years of experience in product design or front-end development
- Strong understanding of design principles and systems thinking
- Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
- Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience managing or contributing to a design system
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or related field
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with design systems?
- How do you ensure consistency across multiple products?
- What tools do you use to manage and document design systems?
- How do you collaborate with engineering teams?
- Describe a time you improved a design system based on feedback.
- How do you prioritize updates to the design system?
- What is your approach to accessibility in design systems?
- How do you onboard new team members to a design system?
- What challenges have you faced managing a design system?
- How do you stay current with design and development trends?
