SENIOR DESIGN SYSTEM DESIGNER (m/f/d) - Global Systems

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

YOUR ROLE

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Architect of a Tech-Agnostic System: Lead the development of a core design system with design tokens that can be used by different front-end frameworks (Web Components, Angular, etc.).
Bridge between Design & Dev: Be the link between design and engineering, creating tech-specific "flavors" of the system and making sure components are implemented perfectly.
Champion of Systems Thinking & Governance: Define how the system is contributed to, maintained, and managed, ensuring quality and consistency.
Pioneer of AI Integration: Explore and implement AI for things like component generation, documentation, and accessibility checks.
Lead, Mentor, Advocate: Be a global evangelist for the design system, presenting its value, leading workshops, and mentoring others.

YOUR PROFILE

YOUR EXPERIENCE IS WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Who you are: A mix of designer and engineer, comfortable with complex challenges, passionate about empowering others
7+ years in product design, with 3+ years specifically on building and managing enterprise design systems
Deep expertise in Figma (variables, components, libraries)
Can actually write front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
A portfolio showing off rigorous, structured systems thinking, not just pretty UIs
Show how you made scalable, tech-agnostic solutions and managed tokens
Amazing collaboration and communication skills, can explain complex things to anyone, and present confidently
Both oral and written fluency in English (minimum C1), and German (minimum B2)
Permanent residence in Germany is mandatory (Employment from abroad is not possible)
Willingness to travel to client’s locations in Germany
Experience or strong interest in using AI in design systems (docs, code gen, accessibility)
Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA+)
Experience designing for multiple platforms (web, iOS, Android)

CONTACT INFORMATION

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About us

THE USER EXPERIENCE COMPANY OF ALLIANZ
Our purpose is to ensure that any digital interaction serves a greater purpose, reflecting both business and user needs alike. We are experts at making complex products simple and digitally accessible, delivering validated user experiences in the business of trust. Our strength is built on shared values that inspire and we are always looking for creative and passionate people who are interested in joining a great team.

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As humans we are diverse. We are not perfect; our voices are unique and we communicate openly and honestly.

As professionals we are proactive, progressive and independent. Our hands-on attitude creates real change and we care about the quality of our work.

As team players, we embrace our differences. We are kind and respectful towards each other and have a lot of fun working together.

We celebrate our successes and we invite you to join us on that journey!
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