Design System Lead - 6 Month FTC

Overview

Virgin Media O2 is seeking a highly skilled Design System Expert on a fixed term basis. You will assess, shape, and implement the future of our central design system. This role is pivotal in ensuring our design practices are scalable, efficient, and aligned with the needs of our business, product, and engineering teams.

You’ll begin by conducting a comprehensive assessment of our current design system—analysing its structure, scalability, and adoption. You’ll then provide recommendations on whether it is fit for purpose, highlight gaps, and propose enhancements or a potential re-architecture. Once the strategy is agreed, you’ll lead the implementation, driving forward improvements, ensuring system governance, and embedding best practices to futureproof our design operations.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK\’s biggest companies too. Diverse, high performing teams – jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions. Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can\\\’t wait to see what you can do. Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we\’re working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

Must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Proven experience in design system creation, governance, and implementation at scale.
• Deep knowledge of Figma, with practical experience using advanced features (Variables, Tokens, Auto Layout, Libraries).
• Strong understanding of the intersection between design and engineering workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to balance long-term strategy and quick wins.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

The other stuff we are looking for

We\’d also love you to bring;

• Experience working in enterprise or large-scale organizations (telco experience desirable, not essential).
• Ability to lead change, influence adoption, and implement governance processes

What\’s in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world. Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we\’d love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you\’ve submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a two stage interview process. When you apply, you\’ll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we\’ll be sure to discuss it with you. Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.