Specialist Design System

POSITION PURPOSE * Help shape the company's design system to deliver better customer experiences by contributing to the look, feel, and interaction of our entire online product experience by defining the foundations of our software for consumers, partners and merchants. * Work with both Brand and Product Design teams to develop and evolve our product design language and establish robust specifications and guidelines for implementation. * Collaborate with multi-skilled Squads that includes UX Designers, UI Designers, Copywriters and Front-end Developers to deliver Design System components according to Agile Procesess. * Supports the Design Strategies, Processes and Objectives outlined by the Line Manager, integrates with the broader Design Community at the company and is part of a team, responsible for the continual development, management and safeguarding of our Design System. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE * Matric certificate (or equivalent) * Degree, diploma or certification in a career-relevant field of study * Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Design Systems or Product Designer at a digital product company, contributing to visual execution of product experiences. * Must showcase a strong portfolio of design systems work projects * Background in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, User Interface Design and Brand Design * Expertise with Sketch, InVision, Figma, Adobe (and other design tools) * Up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends * Background in working with both Brand and Product Design teams to develop and evolve product design language and establish robust specifications and guidelines for implementation * Experience in Agile delivery environment would be advantageous * Worked across diverse cultures and geographies POSITION OUTPUTS Design System Development: * Design systems and patterns that will allow product designers and front-end engineers to focus on product-level problems and ship high-quality work efficiently and consistently * Establish beautiful, expressive, and intuitive visual and interaction designs * Define the design principles and patterns that underpin all of the company's products * Understand the nuances and cater to all product and platforms, like Web, iOS, and Android * Provide pixel-perfect static and interactive mock-ups * Write documentation and guidelines on how and why components, styles, and patterns are applied in code and design * Work with Product Designers, Software Engineers, and Design Technologists to develop and ship the system * Articulate design decisions to product design, brand design, engineering and product * Proactively ensure continuous delivery of design system components and iterative enhancements * Collaborate with UX Designers, Copywriters and Front-end Developers to help shape the Design System * Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards Project Management: * Plan and execute agreed projects ensuring compliance with sta