Design System Manager - Consultant.e at Thiga

The role

This role focuses on managing a Design System as a product, requiring a clear vision, strategy, and governance. The Design System Manager will connect teams, streamline processes, and maximize impact by ensuring the Design System evolves to meet user needs and company growth.

What you'll do

• Establish rituals for Design System adoption and enrichment, including regular governance sessions.
• Align stakeholders on the Design System's strategy and direction across Product, Tech, and Design teams.
• Address the needs of Design System users and contributors, adapting it for their specific requirements.
• Foster collaboration and a co-created culture around the Design System to make it a living product.
• Guide strategic decisions for the Design System, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Champion the Design System's vision and communicate its objectives effectively to all teams.

What you'll bring

• Strong understanding of design, product, and tech challenges, with experience in Design System implementation.
• Ability to define and execute a Design System strategy and roadmap, demonstrating leadership.
• Focus on user needs and a commitment to improving their experience with a robust internal product.
• Experience facilitating governance, prioritization, and audit workshops with diverse stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of front-end development challenges to facilitate effective communication and decision-making.

Your impact

The Design System Manager is expected to accelerate product delivery, ensure design quality and consistency, reduce technical and design debt, and mature the company's design capabilities. This role will foster collaboration between tech, design, and product, strengthening the strategic vision of design within the organization.