DesignOps-Lead with a focus on Design Systems
Academic Work Sweden AB / Datajobb / Lund
2026-08-24
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hela Sverige Our client is leading the way in digital innovation and is now looking for an experienced DesignOps Lead who wants to shape the future of design infrastructure. In this role, you will work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
About the role
As a DesignOps-lead, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining the client's central design infrastructure. You will work both strategically and operationally with design systems, processes, and ways of working to create a seamless connection between design and product development.
What we offer
A central role in a large organization where you will have a direct influence on how design is practiced
The opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, design, and operational execution
The opportunity to influence and further develop design systems and ways of working in an organization with more than 45 designers
The possibility of permanent employment with our client, provided that all parties are satisfied with the collaboration
Work tasks
The role involves owning and developing the design infrastructure to support a large design organization, as well as driving the technical management and development of the design systems.
Manage the central tool stack, including Figma
Drive the strategic and technical development of the design system
Facilitate the adoption of the design system across product development teams
Collaborate with internal design and product teams to align ways of working
Translate strategic initiatives into practical processes and methods
Structure and optimize the use of design tools
Act as a connecting link between design, product, and development
About you
Has at least 5 years of experience working with design systems
Has experience in DesignOps, design processes, or similar roles within product development
Has a strong technical understanding of modern product development environments
Has experience with Figma and preferably other tools related to design and product development
Is accustomed to working cross-functionally with designers, developers, and product organizations
Has experience driving and implementing new ways of working and processes
Is fluent in English, both spoken and written
It is a plus if you have
Experience leading or coordinating design systems
Experience with governance and management of central design tools
Experience with organizational change and adoption in larger organizations
Experience working closely with frontend development and component libraries
To succeed in this role, you are:
Helpful
Structured
Responsible
Intellectually curious
Our Recruitment Process
This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work, and our client requests that all questions regarding the position be directed to Academic Work.
We review applications on an ongoing basis and will remove the job advertisement once a sufficient number of candidates have reached the final stages of the recruitment process.
When applying, you will be asked to submit a CV. We do not use cover letters as part of our selection process, so there is no need to include one.
The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are used as a tool to identify the candidate with the highest potential for the role while promoting equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.
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