Head of Design Systems (m / f / d)
hace 23 horas
Barcelona
We are a leading telecommunications company and a trusted companion in a connected world, at home, at work, everywhere. We believe technology should serve people and the planet. We balance innovation with responsibility, combining business success with social and ecological impact. We are looking for a Head of Design Systems (m / f / d) to join our Design & Customer Experience team and lead the evolution of a shared design foundation that enables quality, consistency and scale across Telekom’s products and services. Responsible impact through near-term and visionary projects that shape how people and businesses experience technology worldwide. Continuous learning and growth through horizontal and vertical development opportunities. Flexible hybrid setup based in Barcelona, with collaboration shaped by project and individual needs (up to 50 % onsite, up to 20 % travel). You lead how design scales at Deutsche Telekom, turning the design system into a shared capability that enables teams to build consistent, accessible and high-quality experiences that customers can trust and teams can rely on. Own the design system vision and strategy – define how the system supports Telekom’s products today and evolves for future needs. Lead the design system team – coach and develop designers, fostering clarity, growth and strong craft standards. Build and govern the system – oversee components, tokens, patterns and guidelines, ensuring quality, consistency and accessibility. As Head of Design System at Telekom, you combine strategic thinking, people leadership and deep craft. Design system leadership – own and evolve large-scale design systems across multiple products or platforms. Design craft – shape interaction design, visual systems and component-based thinking at scale. Technical fluency – collaborate closely with engineers and work confidently with design tokens, front-end frameworks and system tooling. Accessibility knowledge – embed inclusive design principles and accessibility standards into system foundations. Degree in Design or a related field, with significant experience in digital design and design systems. Several years of experience leading design systems and design teams in complex, multi-team environments. Fluent in English; German or other languages are a plus.