Lead Designer- Design Systems

Testing Site - JPMC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase UK is seeking a Lead Designer - Design Systems to shape and grow our design system across products. You will help define components, patterns, and guidelines that scale as the business expands.

You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to drive DS adoption and maintain accessibility, while delivering delightful, inclusive user experiences in a fintech context.

Qualifications

• Previous Design System design experience with contributions to DS deliverables.
• Strong portfolio showing components, patterns, docs and guidelines.
• Ability to think in systems-level design and usability best practices.
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements and implementation with teams.
• Experience in mobile or responsive web design.
• Proficiency with DS tools like Figma, Token Studio, Supernova.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain our design system for consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate needs into DS solutions.
• Drive the evolution of the design system and its components.
• Influence priorities and champion customer-centric design and high standards.
• Lead design reviews and provide feedback to ensure alignment with principles.
• Stay current with industry trends and share knowledge across the team.
• Leverage insights to inform components and patterns.
• Promote DS adoption across the organisation and across disciplines.

Skills

Design System experience

Portfolio of DS deliverables

Systems thinking in design

Accessibility knowledge

Mobile/web responsiveness

Figma

Figma Variables

Token Studio

Supernova

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design / HCI / related field

Tools

Figma

Figma Variables

Token Studio

Supernova

Job description

Following the successful launch of Chase UK in 2021, we are a new team with a mission to create products that solve real-world problems, placing customers at the center. Our people-first approach values collaboration, curiosity, and commitment, fostering an environment that nurtures skills and potential. Our diverse team, comprising professionals from top tech giants, blockchain innovators, and FinTech unicorns, is passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences. Join us in a dynamic, collaborative setting where your work will have a direct impact on people's lives.

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.

Job 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.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 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.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 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.