Lead Design Systems Designer – Firefly, Figma Expert

The Design Project; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Senior Product Designer specializing in Design Systems to spearhead the development of a multi-platform design system, enhancing usability across products. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure high-quality design components are developed and maintained in Figma. Candidates should have a robust background in UX/UI design and possess strong skills in accessibility and design system expertise, with a competitive salary expected in the range of £60,000 - £85,000 per annum.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Contributions

Health Cash Plan

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in UX/UI design with a focus on design systems.
• Demonstrated experience in product design within complex environments.
• Proven track record of leading design system initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a library of reusable UI components in Figma.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and developers to integrate design systems.
• Deliver training materials and support product teams in design system adoption.
• Define and refine design system governance processes.

Skills

Design System Expertise

Figma Proficiency

Responsive & Accessible Design

Systems Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication & Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or related

Tools

Figma

Job description

A leading software company is seeking a Senior Product Designer specializing in Design Systems to spearhead the development of a multi-platform design system, enhancing usability across products. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure high-quality design components are developed and maintained in Figma. Candidates should have a robust background in UX/UI design and possess strong skills in accessibility and design system expertise, with a competitive salary expected in the range of £60,000 - £85,000 per annum.