Principal Design Systems Engineer – UX Platform, AI Experiences

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Oversee the DesignOps and UI Systems organization that focuses on the design system, component libraries, accessibility, performance, and documentation.

• Develop and enhance a cohesive Design System and pattern library that guarantees consistency and efficiency across various product lines and front-end frameworks.

• Define and oversee the complete design-to-development workflow, incorporating tools like Figma, Storybook, and automated design token pipelines.

• Collaborate with Platform Engineering and Product Line Engineering teams to ensure that design systems are provided as stable, versioned, and usable components.

• Advocate for and integrate Applied AI and Generative UI design patterns, facilitating intelligent and adaptable user experiences throughout the product ecosystem.

• Create scalable design review processes, accessibility standards (WCAG), and UI performance budgets.

• Work in partnership with AI and Product teams to design AI-assisted workflows, copilots, and contextual recommendations that boost user productivity and trust.

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team comprising design technologists, component engineers, and UX system designers.

• Team up with Product and Architecture to synchronize user experience strategy with platform modernization, modularization, and API-first principles.

• Establish clear design governance and metrics for adoption, consistency, and satisfaction among internal and external users.

• Manage relationships with stakeholders across engineering, marketing, and executive teams, balancing creativity, speed, and business priorities.

• Foster a culture of craftsmanship, feedback, and continuous improvement, integrating user insights and delivery data into the evolution of the system.

⛳️ Requirements

• 12+ years of combined experience in design, front-end engineering, and user experience for intricate software products.

• 5+ years in a DesignOps, Design Systems, or Design Engineering leadership position.

• Proven track record in finance, banking, or ERP software design, with a comprehensive understanding of data integrity, security, and compliance in user workflows.

• Demonstrated expertise in designing for Applied AI use cases, including contextual copilots, conversational interfaces, or predictive insights.

• Direct experience in designing and delivering Generative UI systems that adapt to user context, roles, and data.

• Experience collaborating with Platform and Engineering teams to implement design systems at scale.

• Technical proficiency in front-end frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar), design tokens, accessibility, and performance optimization.

• Strong grasp of product development workflows, agile delivery, and continuous deployment environments.

• Familiarity with observability and feedback systems for measuring UX quality.

• Experience with Design Thinking, Service Design, or LeanUX Design is a notable advantage, especially where design serves as a strategic driver of innovation and customer value.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional design and engineering teams with empathy, clarity, and accountability.

• Excellent communicator who can engage both creative and technical audiences with credibility and influence.

• Structured thinker who balances long-term design vision with practical delivery priorities.

• Skilled in change management and adoption strategies, ensuring consistent system use across multiple teams and geographies.

• Comfortable managing complexity, resolving conflicts diplomatically, and using data to inform decision-making.

• Believes that design systems are dynamic products that foster creativity through consistency.

• Values craftsmanship, clarity, and empathy in both design and leadership.

• Inquisitive and driven by learning, staying abreast of trends in AI, generative interfaces, and design tooling.

• Committed to enhancing user experience as a measurable contributor to business performance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Applicants must include a portfolio with relevant case studies to be considered.