Lead Designer- Design Systems

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

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Designer for its Design Systems team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining a design system, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring high design standards. Candidates should possess relevant experience, a strong portfolio, and a Bachelor's degree in Design. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Design System design role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating examples of Design System deliverables.
• Ability to think at a systems level of design.
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements.
• Experience in mobile application or responsive web design.
• Ability for independent decision-making and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the design system for consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate with product teams to understand and meet requirements.
• Conduct regular design reviews and provide feedback.
• Use customer insights to inform design development.
• Evangelise the Design System across the organisation.

Skills

Design System design

User-Centered Design

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Proficiency with Figma

Accessibility knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field

Tools

Figma

Token Studio

Supernova

Job description

As the Lead Designer- Design Systems within our design systems team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our design system and wider product. You will be responsible for contributing to the continued development and maintenance of our design system, working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across all products, platforms, and services.
• Collaborate with product teams to understand their needs and develop solutions that meet those requirements.
• Apply your expertise in driving the evolution of our design system.
• Influence direction and priorities within your team, championing customer‑centricity, creativity, and high design standards.
• Conduct regular design reviews and provide feedback to ensure alignment with our design principles.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and best practices in design systems and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
• Use customer insights and analytical data to inform the development of key components and design patterns.
• Contribute to the vision to drive Design System adoption and improvements across the organisation.
• Evangelise our Design System across the organisation, fostering collaboration between design and development teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Design System design role – creating, contributing, and/or maintaining a Design System.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating examples of Design System deliverables (components, patterns, documentation, and guidelines for a variety of stakeholders).
• Demonstrate an ability to think at a systems level of design and understanding of User‑Centred Design and usability best practices.
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements and how to implement them with designers and developers.
• Previous experience working in mobile application or responsive web design.
• Proficiency with Figma, Figma Variables, Token Studio, Supernova, or similar Design System tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, shape inclusive and growth‑oriented culture, and adapt to evolving stages of the business.
• Ability for independent decision‑making as well as taking direction and working as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, agile environment within a geographically distributed team.
• Curious, versatile and solution‑focused.

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. 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.