SENIOR DESIGN SYSTEM DESIGNER (m/f/d) - Global Systems

As a Senior Design System Designer, you will lead the development of a core design system with design tokens, bridge the gap between design and engineering, and champion systems thinking and governance. You will also explore and implement AI for component generation, documentation, and accessibility checks.

Requirements

• 7+ years in product design, with 3+ years specifically on building and managing enterprise design systems
• Deep expertise in Figma (variables, components, libraries)
• Ability to write front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Portfolio showing off rigorous, structured systems thinking
• Amazing collaboration and communication skills
• Both oral and written fluency in English (minimum C1), and German (minimum B2)
• Permanent residence in Germany is mandatory
• Willingness to travel to client's locations in Germany
• Experience or strong interest in using AI in design systems (docs, code gen, accessibility)
• Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA+)
• Experience designing for multiple platforms (web, iOS, Android)