Head of Design Operations — Lead Scalable Design Systems

Vanguard Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Head of Design Operations to lead their design function. This role will oversee a team of product designers, ensuring high-quality client-centric experiences across digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in design operations leadership and a strong track record in managing design teams. This position is part of a hybrid working model aimed at fostering collaboration and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design operations leadership within a digital-first organization.
• Strong track record of managing and scaling design teams.
• Expertise in design systems and workflow optimization.
• Deep understanding of UX/UI principles and user-centered design.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the design operations strategy.
• Lead and develop a team of c.10 product designers.
• Establish and maintain design systems and standards.
• Champion user-centered design principles.

Skills

Design operations leadership

Team management

Stakeholder management

User-centered design

Job description

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Head of Design Operations to lead their design function. This role will oversee a team of product designers, ensuring high-quality client-centric experiences across digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in design operations leadership and a strong track record in managing design teams. This position is part of a hybrid working model aimed at fostering collaboration and flexibility.