Design System Manager H/F
NEXTON · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- €60,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Lead Design System strategy and evolution.
- Ensure visual and functional consistency across interfaces.
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and Tech teams.
- Champion accessibility and performance standards.
- Drive innovation in DesignOps and collaborative design.
About the role
About NEXTON
NEXTON is a unique company that combines the expertise of a consulting firm, the creativity of an agency, and the dynamism of a digital services company. We assist major clients and pure players like SNCF, Orange, and BNP Paribas in their digital evolution and innovation strategies. Founded in 2011, NEXTON has grown to over 450 experts in digital, design, agility, product, and development, fostering a rich ecosystem of knowledge and diverse skills.
Job Description
NEXTON is hiring a Design System Manager (H/F) for a permanent contract in Paris. You will join the Digital Design & Experience Department to embody the design vision for one of our clients in the insurance sector. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the visual, functional, and technical consistency of all interfaces by leading the strategy, governance, and evolution of the Design System. Your role is to create a common language between Product, Design, and Tech teams, delivering consistent, accessible, and high-performing experiences for all users.
Your Role and Missions
- Define and Evolve the Design System: Design, structure, and maintain the component library, visual guidelines, and interaction best practices. Evolve the Design System based on product needs, user feedback, and technological trends. Ensure consistency, maintainability, and quality of visual and functional elements across all interfaces. Document and disseminate best practices for smooth adoption by all teams.
- Unite and Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with Product, UX/UI, Tech, and Marketing teams to ensure consistent application of the Design System. Lead workshops, training, and awareness sessions to strengthen team buy-in and ownership. Act as the Product Owner for the Design System, prioritizing evolutions, managing the backlog, and coordinating internal contributions. Serve as the central point of contact for all design consistency-related questions within the Group.
- Ensure Quality, Performance, and Accessibility: Oversee the creation, maintenance, and updating of reusable components. Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG) and performance across all platforms (web, mobile, internal applications). Define and track success metrics: adoption, consistency, team satisfaction, technical debt. Implement quality control and governance processes and tools.
- Innovate and Inspire: Conduct active monitoring of UX/UI trends, design systems, accessibility, and front-end technologies. Experiment with new tools and methods to enhance the value and sustainability of the Design System. Inspire internal teams by disseminating best practices in DesignOps and collaborative design.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in UX/UI Design, DesignOps, or Design System Management, acquired on complex or multi-brand projects.
- Strategic vision for design and ability to unite teams around a transversal and structuring project.
- Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and documentation tools such as Storybook, Zeroheight, or Design Tokens.
- Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and effective communication with development teams.
- Strong sensitivity to digital accessibility and interface performance, viewed as essential levers for quality and inclusion.
Why Choose NEXTON?
We offer benefits and opportunities to enrich your professional and personal experience throughout the year:
- Dynamic communities to support your journey.
- Meetups to develop your skills.
- Training to reinvent and progress.
- Sports and festive events for your well-being.
- A sustainable mobility package to facilitate your daily commute and encourage soft mobility.
- A latest-generation phone to stay connected.
Ready to join us? Let's meet!
Key skills/competency
- Design System Management
- UX/UI Design
- DesignOps
- Component Library
- Accessibility (WCAG)
- Front-end Technologies
- Figma
- Storybook
- Governance
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Design System Manager
- UX/UI Design
- DesignOps
- Figma
- Storybook
- Accessibility
- WCAG
- Front-end Development
- Component Library
- Design Strategy
- Paris
- CDI
- Insurance Sector
- Digital Transformation
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in UX/UI Design, DesignOps, or Design System Management, specifically mentioning complex or multi-brand projects. Quantify achievements in consistency, adoption, and performance.
- Showcase your strategic vision: In your cover letter or during interviews, emphasize your ability to lead transversal projects and unite diverse teams around a shared design vision.
- Demonstrate tool proficiency: Be ready to discuss your expertise with design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and documentation platforms like Storybook or Zeroheight. Mention your understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Emphasize accessibility and performance focus: Clearly articulate your commitment to digital accessibility (WCAG) and interface performance as key quality and inclusion drivers.
- Network and engage: Connect with NEXTON employees on LinkedIn and research their company culture, values, and recent projects to better align your application.
Technical preparation
Master Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD deeply.,Learn Storybook and Design Tokens documentation.,Understand HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics.,Study WCAG accessibility standards thoroughly.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading a complex, transversal design project.,How do you unite diverse teams around design?,Give an example of driving accessibility improvements.,How do you handle conflicting design priorities?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary goal of the Design System Manager at NEXTON for this client?
- The primary goal of the Design System Manager at NEXTON for this insurance client is to ensure the visual, functional, and technical consistency of all interfaces by leading the strategy, governance, and evolution of the Design System, creating a common language between Product, Design, and Tech teams.
- What experience level is required for the Design System Manager role at NEXTON?
- NEXTON requires at least 5 years of experience in UX/UI Design, DesignOps, or Design System Management, ideally gained on complex or multi-brand projects, for this Design System Manager position.
- What design and documentation tools are essential for the Design System Manager at NEXTON?
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, and documentation tools like Storybook, Zeroheight, or Design Tokens, is essential for the Design System Manager role at NEXTON.
- How does NEXTON support professional development for its Design System Managers?
- NEXTON supports professional development through dynamic communities, skill-building Meetups, extensive training programs, and by fostering an environment that encourages continuous learning and reinvention.
- What is the work arrangement for the Design System Manager position in Paris?
- The Design System Manager position is a permanent contract (CDI) based in Paris, indicating an on-site or potentially hybrid work arrangement within the client's environment.
- How important are accessibility and performance for the Design System Manager role at NEXTON?
- Strong sensitivity to digital accessibility (WCAG) and interface performance is crucial. NEXTON views these as essential levers for quality and inclusion, and the Design System Manager is expected to champion these aspects.
- What collaboration is expected from the Design System Manager at NEXTON?
- The Design System Manager is expected to collaborate closely with Product, UX/UI, Tech, and Marketing teams, acting as a central point of contact to ensure homogeneous application of the Design System and to foster team buy-in.
- Does NEXTON offer any benefits related to well-being or daily life for its employees?
- Yes, NEXTON offers a sustainable mobility package to encourage soft mobility, a latest-generation phone, and organizes sports and festive events to promote employee well-being and engagement.