Keka - Lead Product Designer Design System
Keka - Lead Product Designer Design System
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We are looking for a talented Lead Product Designer specializing in Design Systems to join our fastgrowing team. As a pivotal member of our design leadership you will drive the development and implementation of our design system ensuring consistency scalability visual delight and Accessibility compliance across all our digital products.
Responsibilities:
Design System Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive design system strategy in collaboration with design and engineering teams that aligns with our product vision and business objectives.
Leadership & Process Management: Be the SPOC for all things related to Design Systems Accessibility and standardization. Influence and drive change with designers PMs and engineers across product pods. Set up efficient processes for the entire component lifecycle > from component requests all the way to QA for developed components.
Worldclass visual design: You will elevate the visual design standards across the organisation.
Component Design Content and Documentation: Define and create reusable components patterns and guidelines that optimize user experience and adhere to Accessibility standards. Liaise with the Brand team to set Content and UX Writing guidelines.
Governance and Maintenance: Establish governance processes and standards to ensure the integrity and evolution of the design system over time with a strong focus on Accessibility compliance. Regularly update and maintain comprehensive design system documentation.
Collaboration and Communication: Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledgesharing across the design organization. Effectively communicate the value and principles of the design system including Accessibility considerations to stakeholders at all levels.
UserCentric Design: Advocate for usercentred design principles and incorporate user feedback including Accessibility requirements into iterative design system improvements.
Accessibility Audits & Compliance: Plan for and execute regular audits with thirdparty vendors to ensure compliance and ensure valid VPAT documentation for all the products.
Requirements:
Experience: Proven experience 7 years) as a Product Designer specializing in design systems with a portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating and implementing large scale design systems for complex digital products while ensuring Accessibility compliance. Bonus points if you have B2B SaaS experience.
Impeccable design taste: Have a good eye for visual design and a high level of attention to detail. Be obsessed with user delight.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch Figma Adobe XD or similar. Good understanding of HTML/CSS JavaScript and frontend frameworks (React is advantageous.
Accessibility Expertise: Indepth knowledge of Accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG 2.1 508 and best practices in digital design. Experience integrating Accessibility considerations into design systems.
Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically and translate business requirements into scalable design.
Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across disciplines.
Passion for Innovation: A passion for staying updated on industry trends emerging technologies and design best practices.
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Employment Type
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