UI/UX Design Engineer (Library Manager)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a meticulous and innovative UI/UX Design Engineer to serve as the Library Manager for our growing suite of Shopify stores and M&D sites, including our US D2C platform. This role is critical in ensuring design consistency, enhancing user experience, and maintaining accessibility standards across all digital touchpoints. As a Library Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our design libraries and templates are always current, optimized, and impactful.

Responsibilities:

• Design Library Management:

o Maintain and update comprehensive design libraries across all Shopify stores and M&D sites.

o Develop reusable components and templates that align with brand guidelines and business objectives.

o Document and share best practices for utilizing design libraries across teams.

• UI Optimization:

o Continuously improve store UI for enhanced usability, visual consistency, and seamless mobile responsiveness.

o Conduct regular audits to identify and resolve inconsistencies or outdated elements.

o Implement UI solutions that enhance customer engagement and drive conversions.

• Accessibility Evaluation:

o Routinely assess digital assets for compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

o Recommend and implement improvements to ensure inclusivity across all platforms.

• Collaboration:

o Reports to CX Lead to align design libraries with technical feasibility and scalability and frequent alignment with Lead Developer.

o Work closely with the Content Team to ensure design templates and libraries support dynamic and engaging storytelling.

o Act as a bridge between creative and technical teams to ensure seamless execution of design updates.

• Continuous Improvement:

o Stay updated on emerging design and UI/UX trends to introduce innovative ideas.

o Regularly review analytics and feedback to inform design improvements.

o Provide training and guidance to team members on utilizing design systems effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a focus on maintaining design systems or libraries.

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.

• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and Shopify platforms is a plus.

• Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and mobile-first design principles.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.