Design Systems Lead

1 day ago


Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom DataCareers Full time £600 - £700

About the Opportunity

DataCareers is looking for a Design Systems Lead to join our team and lead the design and delivery of multiple or highly complex services for a technology-driven public sector organisation. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering user-focused services, ensuring they are inclusive, accessible, and meet user needs.

Working with cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners, you will set the strategic direction for service design and assure the quality of design outputs across the product lifecycle. This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work onsite in Brighton 6 days a month.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and delivery of multiple or highly complex services.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive and accessible end-to-end solutions.
  • Assure the quality of design outputs and align them with organisational standards.
  • Develop and maintain reusable design patterns and systems.
  • Mentor and manage user-centred design practitioners, fostering professional growth.
  • Advocate for user-centred approaches across the organization and with external partners.
  • Build strong networks within and outside of the organisation to share knowledge and best practices.

Requirements:

Knowledge:

  • Expert knowledge of user-centred design principles and methodologies.
  • In-depth understanding of inclusive design and accessibility standards.
  • Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma) and knowledge of frontend development.
  • Experience in developing and applying design systems across multiple services.

Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience designing and iterating user-centred services across multiple channels.
  • Ability to think strategically about service design and evaluate end-to-end solutions.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to effectively advocate for user-centred design.
  • Experience working in agile environments and guiding teams through the product lifecycle.
  • Expertise in mentoring and leading teams, including contractors and external agencies.

Estimated Salary: £600 - £700 per day (Inside IR35)


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