Senior Design Systems Architect

RR Donnelley; Ohio; On-site; USD 66,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Lea by RRD in the United States seeks a senior designer to architect scalable, modular design systems and master templates that support cross‑functional teams across legal, financial, and professional services brands. You will mentor peers and lead large‑scale design initiatives, aligning visual language with business goals.

The role requires a minimum of five years in professional design or creative services, a Bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to drive design reviews with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional design or creative services experience.

Responsibilities

• Architects and directs development of scalable, modular design systems and templates to ensure long-term cross-functional scalability.
• Audits creative workflows to identify bottlenecks, implementing file automation and sophisticated toolsets to improve departmental efficiency.
• Leads design reviews with senior stakeholders to build consensus on systematic design approaches and project feasibility.
• Serves as the primary SME for internal discovery and external vendor production, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous technical and systemic standards.
• Establishes and enforces departmental standards for visual hierarchy through formal peer reviews and technical audits.
• Mentors junior and mid-level designers on design craft, technical execution, and system-level thinking, providing hands‑on guidance to solve complex conceptual problems.

Skills

Modular design

Scalable systems

Design automation

Stakeholder reviews

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Williams Lea by RRD in the United States seeks a senior designer to architect scalable, modular design systems and master templates that support cross‑functional teams across legal, financial, and professional services brands. You will mentor peers and lead large‑scale design initiatives, aligning visual language with business goals.

The role requires a minimum of five years in professional design or creative services, a Bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to drive design reviews with