Senior Design Systems Architect

RR Donnelley & Sons; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Discount programs

Job summary

Williams Lea by RRD in Columbus, OH seeks a senior design systems expert to architect scalable brand languages and mentor others. You will lead cross-functional teams, establish design standards, and align practice with business goals.

The role requires Bachelor's degree and at least five years in professional design or creative services. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a pathway to senior impact on global brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in professional design or creative services.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable, modular design systems and master templates for long-term cross-functional scalability.
• Audit creative workflows to identify bottlenecks and improve departmental efficiency through automation.
• Lead design reviews with senior stakeholders to align on systematic design approaches and feasibility.
• Serve as SME for internal discovery and external vendor production ensuring deliverables meet standards.
• Establish and enforce departmental visual hierarchy standards via peer reviews and audits.
• Mentor junior and mid-level designers on design craft, execution, and system-level thinking.

Skills

Modular design systems

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Design technologies

Large-scale project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Williams Lea by RRD in Columbus, OH seeks a senior design systems expert to architect scalable brand languages and mentor others. You will lead cross-functional teams, establish design standards, and align practice with business goals.

The role requires Bachelor's degree and at least five years in professional design or creative services. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a pathway to senior impact on global brands.