Shape the future of Design Systems at NAB
As the Director Design Systems you will:
- Drive the overall vision and of the Elevate Design System ensuring a seamless and scalable experience across our digital channels and hold accountability for the design and of the Elevate Design System
- Deliver a unified design experience to help execute outstanding customer experiences
- Partners with the business Technology groups and vendors and other CX functions to drive strategy and identifies opportunities to create closer connections with our customers.
- Provide inspiration leadership and career development for NABs design practitioners particularly with a focus on Design Systems
- You will be deeply embedded in complex problemsolving balancing customer needs business requirements and regulatory considerations to create an intuitive and effective experience
In this key role you will have the opportunity to shape your future whether you want to deepen your craft move into leadership or explore new areas of design well support your journey.
What youll do
- Define and drive the strategic direction of Elevate Design System partnering understanding of Group business requirements strategies and priorities to enable translation into strategies and operations plans
- Sponsor and gain leadership team approval for strategic outcomes and achieve results with the Elevate team.
- Contribute directly to the strategic direction nab.design Leadership Chapter. Ensure the maximum value is derived from our Global position in the market
- Act as an advocate for the nab.design Chapter via your Design System expertise ensuring that Business Units are engaged to align their business needs with the group
- Lead and motivate the team including role modelling behaviours coaching mentoring performance management and the identification of training and development needs
- Contribute to and leverage NABs new design system ensuring consistency and scalability across digital experiences.
- Communicate design decisions effectively using visuals and storytelling to influence stakeholders and drive alignment.
- Work within a strong design communitysharing critiquing and growing alongside a team of talented designers.
What youll bring
- Demonstrated experience working as a Design Systems expert ideally working in complex industries such as banking finance fintech insurance or trading.
- Strong UX/UI skills with a keen eye for visual design typography and layout. You bring good taste and know how to create polished highquality work.
- Experience designing for complex systems where multiple user types and workflows need to be considered.
- A natural ability to communicate aligning stakeholders across business and technology teams to drive great design outcomes.
- Proficiency in Figma and familiarity with design systems ensuring scalable and maintainable designs.
- Curiosity and problemsolving skillsyou dont just execute you think critically about how to improve experiences and challenge assumptions.
A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone
We know that our people make us who we are. Thats why we have built a culture of equity and respect where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment where all NAB colleagues unique backgrounds and identities are understood respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.
Join NAB
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you wed love to hear from you. Apply now to shape the future of sustainable business lending at NAB.
Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
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