Lead the development and maintenance of design systems, collaborate with product teams, ensure high design standards, and promote adoption across the organization.
Job Description
Following the successful launch of Chase UK in 2021, we are a new team with a mission to create products that solve real-world problems, placing customers at the center. Our people-first approach values collaboration, curiosity, and commitment, fostering an environment that nurtures skills and potential. Our diverse team, comprising professionals from top tech giants, blockchain innovators, and FinTech unicorns, is passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences. Join us in a dynamic, collaborative setting where your work will have a direct impact on people's lives.
As the Lead Designer- Design Systems within our design systems team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our design system and wider product. You will be responsible for contributing to the continued development and maintenance of our design system, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders and partners.
Job responsibilities
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Following the successful launch of Chase UK in 2021, we are a new team with a mission to create products that solve real-world problems, placing customers at the center. Our people-first approach values collaboration, curiosity, and commitment, fostering an environment that nurtures skills and potential. Our diverse team, comprising professionals from top tech giants, blockchain innovators, and FinTech unicorns, is passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences. Join us in a dynamic, collaborative setting where your work will have a direct impact on people's lives.
As the Lead Designer- Design Systems within our design systems team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our design system and wider product. You will be responsible for contributing to the continued development and maintenance of our design system, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders and partners.
Job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across all products, platforms, and services.
- Collaborate with product teams to understand their needs and develop solutions that meet those requirements.
- Apply your expertise in driving the evolution of our design system.
- Influence direction and priorities within your team, championing customer-centricity, creativity, and high design standards.
- Conduct regular design reviews and provide feedback to ensure alignment with our design principles.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in design systems and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
- Use customer insights and analytical data to inform the development of key components and design patterns.
- Contribute to the vision to drive Design System adoption and improvements across the organisation.
- Evangelise our Design System across the organisation, fostering collaboration between design and development teams.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Previous experience in a Design System design role - creating, contributing, and/or maintaining a Design System.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating examples of Design System deliverables (components, patterns, documentation, and guidelines for a variety of stakeholders).
- Demonstrate an ability to think at a systems level of design and understanding of User-Centred Design and usability best practices.
- Knowledge of accessibility requirements and how to implement them with designers and developers.
- Previous experience working in mobile application or responsive web design.
- Proficiency with Figma, Figma Variables, Token Studio, Supernova, or similar Design System tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, shape inclusive and growth-oriented culture, and adapt to evolving stages of the business.
- Ability for independent decision-making as well as taking direction and working as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, agile environment within a geographically distributed team.
- Curious, versatile and solution-focused.
About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Top Skills
Figma
Figma Variables
Supernova
Token Studio
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