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Design System Manager

Description

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We are looking for a talented and experienced Design System Manager to join our dynamic team. The Design System Manager will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive design system that ensures consistency, efficiency, and scalability across all our digital products and platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of design principles, user experience, and front-end development, as well as strong leadership and collaboration skills. As a Design System Manager, you will be responsible for defining and evolving our design language, creating guidelines, components, and patterns that enable designers and developers to build cohesive and user-friendly experiences. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX/UI designers, developers, and stakeholders, to ensure alignment and adoption of the design system across the organization. Your role will involve conducting regular audits and reviews of existing products to identify inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement. You will lead the creation and documentation of design standards, best practices, and guidelines, ensuring they are accessible and easy to understand for all team members. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of designers and developers dedicated to the design system, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UX/UI design, front-end development, and design system management. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and rationale to stakeholders at all levels. You must be proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating exceptional user experiences through thoughtful and consistent design. You will stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to design systems, UX/UI design, and front-end development. You will continuously evaluate and improve our design system, ensuring it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with our business goals and user needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our digital products and experiences, driving innovation and excellence through a robust and scalable design system. If you are passionate about design, user experience, and creating cohesive digital experiences, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Responsibilities

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  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive design system for digital products.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and adoption of the design system.
  • Conduct regular audits of existing products to identify inconsistencies and improvement opportunities.
  • Create and document design standards, guidelines, and best practices.
  • Manage and mentor a dedicated team of designers and developers.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to design systems.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve the design system to align with business goals and user needs.

Requirements

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  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design and front-end development.
  • Proven experience managing and implementing design systems.
  • Strong knowledge of design principles, user experience, and accessibility standards.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD.
  • Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.

Potential interview questions

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  • Can you describe your experience developing and managing design systems?
  • How do you ensure consistency and adoption of a design system across multiple teams?
  • What tools and technologies do you prefer for creating and maintaining design systems?
  • How do you handle resistance or challenges when implementing a new design system?
  • Can you provide an example of how you improved an existing design system in your previous role?