Lead Designer, Design Systems (VP)

About this role

At BlackRock design is how millions of people connect with their financial future. Were seeking a VP Design Systems Leadto shape and scale ourmulti-branded design systemacrossBlackRock iShares and Aladdin.

This is a high-impact role at the intersection ofdesign technology and brand. Youll guide the strategic vision of our design system while staying close enough to the work to influence hands-on design audits and component development when needed. Based in London youll lead a small but powerful team of designers collaborating with product engineering and brand partners to ensure consistency flexibility and innovation across ourpublic sitesandclient facing applications.

What youll do:

Set the Vision & Strategy

• Define and drive the roadmap for a scalable multi-brand design system that serves global audiences across web mobile and applications.
• Balance cohesion with brands to support BlackRock iShares and Aladdin.

Lead Through Doing

• Guide and review design work while remaining hands-on with components audits and evolving patterns where needed.
• Partner with engineers to ensure design intent is faithfully implemented in production.

Empower & Mentor

• Lead inspire and grow a team of designers embedding a culture of collaboration creativity and continuous learning.
• Champion accessibility inclusivity and performance as non-negotiable foundations of our system.
• Collaborate & Govern
• Partner with product owners engineers brand and compliance teams to align system standards with business and regulatory needs.
• Establish governance for versioning documentation and adoption of design system components.
• Measure & Evolve
• Use data research and analytics to measure system adoption identify opportunities and demonstrate impact on user experience and business outcomes.
• Stay current with emerging technologies workflows and tools (e.g. Figma prototyping platforms automation AI in design).

Who you are:

• Asystems thinkerwith deep experience building and scaling design systems in complex multi-brand ecosystems.
• Aleader and mentorwho empowers designers while engaging confidently with senior stakeholders.

• Proficient inmodern design tools and workflows(Figma component libraries prototyping design-to-code pipelines) as well as emerging technologies (AI in design).
• Experienced in aligning design withengineering product management and complianceat scale.
• Able to demonstratemeasurable impactof design work through metrics research and outcomes.
• Passionate about creating experiences that deliver clarity trust and inclusivity to millions of users.
• A good communicator: you can take feedback present ideas work with stakeholders and partner teams to ensure designs are practical and well implemented.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRocks hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their childrens educations buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment the one we make in our employees. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed valued and supported with networks benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock please visit @blackrock Twitter: @blackrock LinkedIn: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age disability race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.