Design Systems Lead

• Designing, building, and maintaining a design system that spans both design and code
• Creating reusable components, patterns, and guidelines in Figma
• Defining and managing design tokens (colour, spacing, typography, motion)
• Working closely with engineers to ensure design components map cleanly to coded components
• Setting clear standards for accessibility, responsiveness, and theming
• Producing clear documentation so teams know when and how to use the system
• Reducing UI and design decision fatigue to enable faster team movement
• Evolving the system as the product, team, and complexity grow

Technologies:

• Figma
• Frontend
• React
• Storybook
• UX UI Design

• Proven experience owning a design system in a product environment
• Expert-level Figma skills (components, variants, variables)
• Strong understanding of modern frontend development and component-based architectures (e.g. React)
• Experience partnering closely with engineers on shared component models
• A product-led mindset with a focus on solving real problems
• Comfort working in complex, data-heavy products
• Solid grounding in user-centred design and evidence-based decision making
• Nice to have: hands-on experience with a coded design system
• Nice to have: familiarity with tools like Storybook, Tailwind, or token-based theming
• Nice to have: background in B2B, industrial, or technically complex products

We are a forward-thinking company located in Sheffield, offering a hybrid working model with 2 days in the office. As a Design Systems Lead, you will play an integral role in shaping a robust design system that enhances the productivity and consistency of our teams. We prioritize a welcoming environment and value diverse backgrounds, treating all applicants with dignity and respect. Our competitive salary package of up to £70,000 is based on experience, and we are committed to supporting your career growth in a high-impact individual contributor role.