Senior Design Systems Designer - Hybrid (Bristol-based)

The Design Project; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking design agency is seeking a Senior Product Designer specializing in design systems. This role will focus on architecting and maintaining a library of UI components, ensuring usability and governance within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of experience in UX/UI design, demonstrating strong skills in Figma and agile methodologies. A hybrid work model is offered, allowing flexibility with office presence in Bristol.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in UX/UI design with a strong focus on design systems.
• Proven track record leading design system initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of responsive design and WCAG 2.1 AA or higher.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and maintain a comprehensive library of reusable UI components.
• Define and document design system components ensuring accessibility.
• Partner with UX/UI designers and developers to advance the design system.
• Deliver training and documentation to educate product teams.
• Guide design processes in an agile environment.

Skills

Design System Expertise

Figma Proficiency

UX/Product Design Craft

Responsive & Accessible Design

Systems Thinking

Agile Methodologies

Communication & Advocacy

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic/Interaction/Human-Computer Interaction

Tools

Figma

Jira

Asana

Trello

Confluence

Job description

A forward-thinking design agency is seeking a Senior Product Designer specializing in design systems. This role will focus on architecting and maintaining a library of UI components, ensuring usability and governance within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of experience in UX/UI design, demonstrating strong skills in Figma and agile methodologies. A hybrid work model is offered, allowing flexibility with office presence in Bristol.