> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3275293-design-systems-director](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3275293-design-systems-director). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Systems Director - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, Systems Architecture, Management of Software Versions, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Standards, Material UI, Free and Open-Source Software, Figma - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=26285b611230e0f9 ## About the Role Be visionary. Set the standard. Build the culture. Lead with empathy at scale. Drive strategic clarity. Develop others relentlessly. Hold a high bar. Champion design with courage and conviction. Years of Experience * 10-14 years of experience, with 4+ years focused on design systems at scale. * Demonstrable track record building and evolving design systems for large organisations or complex product portfolios. * Experience collaborating with front-end engineers on design token pipelines and component libraries. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Design or a related field. Leadership & Personal * Bring a clear, authoritative point of view on design systems - their role, architecture, and governance - and advocate for that view at senior levels. * Champion the system as a product: maintained, versioned, documented, and actively adopted across teams. * Stay current with the evolving design systems landscape, feeding new thinking back into the practice., * Proven track record designing and scaling design systems for large, distributed teams. * Deep knowledge of Figma - variables, auto-layout, component architecture, and design token integration. * Ability to bridge design and engineering: familiarity with web standards, CSS, and component frameworks. * Strong written communication skills for creating clear, adoption-friendly documentation. * Experience facilitating alignment across multi-disciplinary teams. * Robust understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and how they inform system architecture. Set Yourself Apart * Hands-on experience with design token pipeline tooling (Style Dictionary, Theo, or similar). * Open-source contributions to the design systems community. * Experience working across multiple brands or design languages within a single system. Portfolio Requirement Applications without a design portfolio demonstrating craft quality, process, and relevant experience will not be considered. ## Description Lead the creation, evolution, and adoption of a design systems practice that enable Accenture Song to deliver consistent, high-quality digital experiences at scale - for our clients and for ourselves. Orientation Own the vision, governance, and roadmap for design systems across engagements; bridge design and engineering through rigorous component thinking; build the tools, documentation, and contribution models that allow diverse teams to move fast without sacrificing quality. Be the go-to person for selling in projects across industry, specific to design systems., * Contribute to business development - articulating the value of design systems investment to client leadership. Craft & Standards * Own the architecture and component structure of design systems, ensuring scalability and maintainability. * Work closely with engineering teams to align design tokens, components, and patterns to coded output. * Establish contribution models, versioning, and documentation standards that enable wide adoption. * Audit existing design systems and deliver clear, prioritised recommendations for improvement. * Embed accessibility and inclusive design into the system by default. * Develop and maintain a design system roadmap aligned to client and product priorities. People & Organisation * Lead and develop a team of design systems practitioners across design and engineering disciplines. * Train and mentor designers and developers in design system thinking, usage, and contribution. * Contribute to hiring and talent development for the design systems capability. Client & Delivery * Manage the design system workstream across projects, aligning stakeholders around governance and adoption. * Advocate for design system investment at client leadership level, framing the business case clearly. * Act as the senior design systems authority in client conversations. Industry & Community * Build Accenture Song design systems practice - contributing to internal standards and shared tooling. * Engage with the broader design systems community through talks, articles, or open-source contribution. ## Related Videos - [Design Systems and how to develop consistent and scalable products with them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/639-design-systems-and-how-to-develop-consistent-and-scalable-products-with-them) - [Defeat that legacy monster! 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