Design Systems Manager - Hybrid

MINT MOBILE Design Systems Manager

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MINT MOBILE is seeking a talented Design Systems Manager to join the Marketing Team! Individual reports to Senior Creative Director, Experience Design. Role is hybrid. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work both remotely and in the office. An ideal candidate should live within a commutable driving distance to the Costa Mesa, CA HQ and be available to work on-site at least once a week or as needed.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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As a Design Systems Manager, you lead the strategic development and maintenance of our design systems across multiple platforms and brands. You play a pivotal role in optimizing design workflows, tools, and processes to enhance team efficiency and design consistency. Your usual day of awesomeness includes:

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• Partner with the Sr. Creative Director, Experience Design, to build a design system team within the Experience Design team to build components according to specifications with the ability to grow the team to include UI motion designers and creative technologists.
• Lead the strategic development and evolution of our design systems to ensure visual and functional consistency across all digital platforms.
• Enhance team efficiency by optimizing design workflows, tools, and processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to develop scalable and technically feasible design solutions.
• Partner with UX Designers, UI Designers, Developers, and Project Managers to integrate design system components that meet business requirements and project specifications.
• Promote the adoption and usage of the design system across various teams and departments, ensuring alignment and adherence to guidelines.
• Develop and maintain thorough documentation for design system components, usage guidelines, and best practices.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of the design system to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with industry standards.
• Communicate design system release updates and initiatives to stakeholders and team members through presentations and reports.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging tools, and best practices to continuously enhance our design systems.
• Lead educational workshops and training sessions to support team members in effectively using our design systems.
• Business hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Pacific Standard Time.

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WHAT YOU BRING

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• 6+ years of experience in UI/UX Design for web & apps.
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining design systems for large-scale brands.
• Strong understanding of design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, and iconography.
• High proficiency in design and design system documentation such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Zeroheight.
• Excellent stakeholder expectation management with up-to-date roadmaps and regularly timed design system release updates.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills to present ideas and updates to stakeholders effectively.
• Strong time management skills for handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of design system initiatives.
• Strong portfolio showcasing examples of design systems and their application in digital products.
• Proven experience in designing for native iOS and Android apps.
• Excellent understanding of web standards, HTML/CSS, and basic understanding of Javascript.
• Understanding of e-commerce design best practices and ADA compliance for inclusive design.

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