Design System Lead

Kongsberg Digital is a true industrial software company, and our vision is to change how people work for a better tomorrow. Our Industrial Worksurface ensures smarter, safer, and greener operations. We focus on heavy asset industries and support the green transition towards renewable industries like offshore wind, carbon capture, and hydrogen.

Our head office is in Lysaker, Norway, and the other large offices are in the US, India, Bulgaria, and Denmark. Our team includes subject matter experts in software development, visualization, data analytics, machine learning, simulation, and autonomous operations.

Kongsberg Digital has experienced real commercial traction across the leading digital positions within maritime, energy, and renewables and is ambitious to grow from 1 BNOK to 3 BNOK in SaaS revenue over the next three years.

Kongsberg Digital is now embarking on its next evolution of product offering, which will require the merging of our key product offerings.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and adoption of a company-wide design system

Define, document, and maintain the design system, including its vision, design principles, components, patterns, and guidelines

Research the different users needs and apply these to the design system and its documentation

Develop, along with stakeholders, the processes used to develop, maintain and test the design system

Mentor and inspire a team of designers and developers to contribute to the design system

Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the design system aligns with business goals and technical constraints

Promote the use of the design system across the Kongsberg Digital, providing training and support to designers and developers

Keep up-to-date with the latest design trends and best practices, and incorporate them into the design system

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years in UX design with at least 2 years in a leadership role, preferably in the heavy asset industry

Experience building and implementing a design system in SaaS products

High level of proficiency in Figma

Strong leadership and team skills

A keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Deep understanding of core usability principles, and experience with user research methods

High level of competency in English

Familiarity with front-end development technologies is a plus

Familiarity with other design tools such as Sketch or Adobe XD is a plus

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Kongsberg Digital, we celebrate diversity and strive for inclusivity. We strongly believe that different perspectives and backgrounds drive innovation and contribute to our success. We actively promote a culture of inclusiveness that values and respects every individual, providing equal opportunities for all our employees. We continuously aim to create a workplace where every employee can shine and seize equal opportunities.

Application process:

If you're ready to join the pursuit of creating a better tomorrow, seize this opportunity! Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter that showcases your relevant experience and articulates why joining us at Kongsberg Digital excites you.

Would you like to be responsible for driving the next generation of User Experience and Product Design enhancements to KDI product sets? Then don't delay and apply!

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