Senior UX Designer, Design Systems & Enablement

This opportunity is with a leading global technology company at the forefront of digital innovation, dedicated to creating seamless, intuitive, and impactful experiences that delight millions of users worldwide. This role directly contributes to shaping the future of how users interact with our cutting-edge platforms and tools. As a pivotal member of our design team, you will be instrumental in evolving our design language and product interfaces, directly influencing the user journey and empowering developers. Your expertise will bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and elegant user solutions, leaving a tangible mark on our widely-used digital ecosystem.

We are seeking a talented individual with deep UX design and design systems expertise to drive the evolution of our digital product experiences. This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to blend strategic design system development with hands-on product design for internal enterprise workflows, business-to-business tools, and critical partner-facing experiences. You will play a crucial role in defining the visual and interactive language that underpins our diverse platforms, ensuring consistency, usability, and innovation.

**What You'll Do:**

* Lead the design and documentation of core UI components and patterns for digital experiences, including interactive elements, navigation, and content presentation.

* Develop comprehensive use case documentation, including guidelines on application, best practices, and anatomical diagrams.

* Author Human Interface Guidelines to empower third-party developers in building applications for our platforms.

* Document large-screen UI patterns, meticulously detailing focus states, remote navigation, and voice interaction models.

* Facilitate weekly governance office hours, providing expert guidance and support to design teams.

* Conduct thorough design system audits and offer strategic recommendations on component usage to maintain system integrity.

* Craft intuitive workflows for internal enterprise tools and complex service design challenges.

* Design compelling marketing and promotional experiences across our digital platforms.

* Develop user-friendly developer tools and insightful partner-facing dashboards.

**What You'll Bring - Required Qualifications:**

* **Design Systems Mastery:**

* 3-5 years of dedicated experience in design systems.

* Proven track record in designing and meticulously documenting component libraries.

* Deep understanding of design system principles, including tokens, components, patterns, and comprehensive documentation strategies.

* Extensive experience in writing detailed use case documentation and design guidelines.

* A strong portfolio showcasing your component design work and pattern documentation.

* **Exceptional UX/UI Design Skills:**

* Excellent visual and interaction design capabilities.

* Experience in designing complex workflows, multi-step processes, and sophisticated enterprise tools.

* Strong written communication skills for creating clear documentation, guidelines, and specifications.

* Proficiency in Figma, encompassing component design, prototyping, and design system management.

* **Collaboration & Communication:**

* Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

* Strong stakeholder management skills, effectively collaborating with designers, product managers, engineers, and third-party partners.

* Diplomatic consulting skills, providing guidance and influence with tact and professionalism.

* Comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced environment.

* **Education:**

* Bachelor's degree.

**Desired Qualifications - Nice to Have:**

* **Technical Acumen:**

* Basic understanding of HTML/CSS for design specifications (not strictly required).

* Familiarity with design tokens (e.g., JSON, CSS variables).

* Experience with design system tools like UXPin Merge, Zeroheight, or Storybook.

* Knowledge of WCAG AA accessibility standards.

* **Device-Specific Experience:**

* Experience with Smart TV or large-screen UI design.

* Proficiency in tablet or touch interface design.

* Understanding of remote navigation and D-pad interaction patterns.

* **Industry Insights:**

* Experience in third-party partner enablement or developer documentation.

* Background in B2B SaaS or enterprise tool design.

* Experience with component libraries utilized by 50 or more designers.

* Previous experience contributing to large-scale design systems.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.