Design Systems Designer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in London is seeking a Design Systems Designer. In this role, you will develop and manage design systems for mobile and desktop applications, collaborating closely with design, engineering, and product teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in design systems and a passion for creating accessible, inclusive digital experiences. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in user experience, while fostering a culture of mentorship and collaboration.

Benefits

Diverse working environment

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in managing a multi-platform design system.
• Proven track record of solving design challenges.
• Collaborative and open-minded outlook.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategy of our Design System for mobile and desktop.
• Collaborate across design and engineering for scalable improvements.
• Co-own delivery roadmaps bridging design and engineering.

Skills

Managing multi-platform design systems

Solving complex design problems

Creative and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring designers

Familiarity with Android, SwiftUI

Tools

HTML

CSS

Swift

Job description

Design Systems Designer- JPM Personal Investing

LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom

Job Information

• Locations 1 Cabot Square, London, E14 4QJ, GB
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Behind every investment is a person with ambitions, motivations and values. While we know that every client is unique, they come to J.P. Morgan Personal Investing for the same reason: our straightforward and transparent approach to investing, and the trust that 150 years of J.P. Morgan heritage brings.

J.P. Morgan Personal Investing offers award-winning investments, products and digital wealth management services to over 275,000 investors in the UK. We built the business with innovation as a core part of our ethos to give consumers the confidence and clarity to make informed investment decisions and achieve their financial goals.

As a Design System Designer at J.P. Morgan Personal Investing, you are a creative and technically skilled professional with outstanding aesthetic judgment and a strong commitment to collaboration. Your craftsmanship, approach, and ability to build team spirit set a high bar for others. Your work not only delights customers but also inspires your peers, and you excel in environments where vision and execution are closely aligned. Your expertise in design systems, talent for elevating the work of others, and ability to tackle complex design and technical challenges will play a key role in driving J.P. Morgan Personal Investing DS next evolution.

Our UX design team is at the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas into the hands of our clients. We're looking for people who have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative teams, and are passionate about customer experience. By their nature, our people are solution-oriented, commercially savvy and have a head for fintech. We work in cross-disciplinary teams to focus on specific products, projects and client journeys – and you'll have the opportunity to move between them.

Job responsibilities:

• As a key member within the J.P. Morgan Personal Investing product design team, your work and voice will have a far-reaching impact. You will:
• Shape the strategy of our Design System for native mobile (iOS and Android) and native desktop, ensuring coherence, adaptability, and long-term sustainability
• Collaborate across design, engineering, and product to translate emerging needs and design best practices into scalable system improvements
• Co‑own delivery roadmaps and collaborate with the engineering to enable teams to drive both design and engineering forward, bridging the gap between both fields
• Foster community contribution, integrating feedback, and enable successful adoption of J.P. Morgan Personal Investing Design System
• Inspire visionary thinking by exploring what’s possible with J.P. Morgan Personal Investing. Stretching the system thoughtfully to empower designers to elevate craft and create with confidence and speed
• Uphold inclusive and accessible design as a non-negotiable foundation
• Cultivate a team culture rooted in curiosity, mentorship, and shared ambition

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Prior experience in managing a multi-platform design system and a track record of solving complex design problems at scale
• Proven experience and a track record of solving creative design challenges across products or platforms
• A collaborative and open-minded outlook, and a high degree of comfort working in a fast-paced environment
• Creative and analytical skills to facilitate workshops and communicate insights that inspire design opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Mentoring and encouraging an inclusive, empowering environment for other designers to do innovative and impactful work
• Familiarity with some of the various engineering platforms and ecosystems (e.g. Android, SwiftUI, AppKit/UIKit, etc.)
• Familiarity with programming languages (Swift, HTML, CSS, etc.) and coding practices (git etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience designing accessible and inclusive interfaces for people with disabilities.
• Understanding of applying WCAG conformance criteria in design, specifically testing comps, wireframes, and prototypes for accessibility standards.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

The Digital team is dedicated to creating innovative, industry-leading products and experiences that help customers access, share and control their financial data so they can make smart decisions with their money. Teams enable innovation while adhering to the firm’s data sharing principles of security, customer control and convenience, and privacy.