Lead Product Designer (Design System)

TL;DR

Lead Product Designer (Design System): Own the strategy, evolution, and delivery of the Design System, strengthening operational foundations for design practice scalability. Focus on defining clear standards, governance, and processes while contributing hands-on to component evolution and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Location: Remote (within UK or Europe preferred due to company location in London)

Company

hirify.global is a global sports betting and gaming entertainment company, home to over 45 well-known brands, focused on sustainability and growth.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the long-term vision for the design system, establishing clear standards and governance.
• Lead and mentor designers, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Contribute directly to the evolution of components, tokens, templates, and documentation.
• Lead initiatives to improve Designer Experience, streamline workflows, and track meaningful metrics.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and alignment sessions with engineering, product, and commercial teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading design systems in complex or multi-brand environments.
• Expertise in Figma, including tokens, theming, libraries, and version control.
• Familiarity with documentation tools like Storybook and Zeroheight.
• Ability to design and scale operational foundations for adoption, efficiency, and consistency.
• Skilled at articulating the value of design systems and influencing stakeholders.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding teams with strong systems thinking capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular bonus.
• Healthcare support and a stake in company success through ShareSave scheme.
• Great development opportunities and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive and supportive community that celebrates individuality.
• Opportunities for recognition from leaders and colleagues.