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About this role
If you are passionate about planning out design systems, creating and maintaining design kits and tweaking code, we have the role for you! Join our team of UX experts around the globe as a contributing member at the core of our design system. We are proud of our culture of experimentation and constant learning. We appreciate a positive, self-starting attitude when working independently or in a team. If you love the details and discipline it takes to innovate and operate a design system, we have a great opportunity for you!
RESPONSIBILITIESExecute on a roadmap for development of the design system design kit and content websiteLead advice and decision-making for what is included in the design systemContribute to design system website content creation, page design and production processesOrganize requests and contribution workflows derived from product experiencesCollaborate closely with UX practitioners allocated to product design experiences for ingesting new patterns into the systemScale the design system for globalization, mobile and other business areasDesign and produce a usable kit content in figma according to priorities Design components, patterns and interaction workflows in the figma design kit that demonstrate pattern and component behavior in contextCollect and produce contextual examples and do’s and don’ts for reference in the design system websiteIncorporate user feedback for usability and content and experience enhancements of the website and design kitAdhere to accessibility standards and inclusive design and language principles for the systemManage synchronization and consistency of design kit and code library components and contribute to design and operational innovation Contribute to project specific product design workQUALIFICATIONS5+ years experience with interaction design and visual design of digital productsProven experience creating design components, patterns and guidelines for design systems, showcased in a portfolioExpert proficiency in Figma design tool; this is essential for our design systemExperience designing complex SaaS or enterprise software showcased in a portfolioProficiency with executing the full UX design life cycle - from preliminary research through journey-mapping, persona development, prototyping, usability testing, and interaction design with all relevant planning and deliverablesFluent English (in speaking and writing)Experience with project leadership planning and vision developmentExperience or keen interest in storytelling through data visualizationKnowledge and background working in the marketing industryAn academic degree in a relevant field