User Interface Experience Associate Director

10 - 15 years

27 - 32 Lacs

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The Impact you will have in this role:
The UX Center of Excellence is DTCCs centralized design team, driving user experience strategy and execution across all business lines. We champion design thinking, modern UI frameworks, and human-centered design to deliver intuitive, accessible, and transformative digital experiences for DTCCs global financial services ecosystem.Role Overview:
The Senior Associate Director of User Experience Design will be a key leader within the UX COE, specializing in enterprise-grade design systems that support multiple lines of business (LOBs). This role requires deep expertise in creating, scaling, and maintaining institutional-level design systems , including design tokens and advanced token studio implementations . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services , proven experience in design system governance , and the ability to drive adoption across a complex, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design System Leadership:
  • Architect and maintain a robust, scalable design system for DTCCs enterprise applications.
  • Define governance models, versioning strategies, and contribution workflows for multi-LOB adoption.

  • Design Tokens & Advanced Implementation:
  • Implement and manage design tokens for consistent theming and brand alignment.
  • Leverage advanced tools like Token Studio for automation and reuse across platforms.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and UX teams to ensure seamless integration of design system components.
  • Advocate for accessibility, compliance, and performance standards in all design system assets.

  • Innovation & Scalability:
  • Continuously evolve the design system to support new technologies, frameworks, and business needs.
  • Drive modernization initiatives for UI components and front-end development practices.

  • Mentorship & Enablement:
  • Coach designers and developers on design system usage and best practices.
  • Conduct training sessions and create documentation for enterprise-wide adoption.

  • Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Design, HCI, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 10 years in UX design, with at least 35 years focused on design systems .
  • Proven experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
  • Expertise in design system architecture , governance, and scalability.
  • Deep knowledge of design tokens , Token Studio , and component libraries.
  • Proficiency in Figma and other modern design tools; familiarity with front-end technologies (React, CSS frameworks).

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with multi-brand or multi-LOB design systems in large organizations.
  • Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards and compliance requirements.
  • Certification in Design Systems or DesignOps methodologies.

  • Leadership:
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide adoption.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across design and engineering teams.

  • Cultural Fit & Leadership Competencies:
  • System Thinker:
  • Approaches design with scalability and maintainability in mind.
  • Collaborative Leader:
  • Builds strong partnerships across design, engineering, and business teams.
  • Innovator:
  • Continuously seeks opportunities to modernize and optimize design practices.
  • Empathy & Advocacy:
  • Balances user needs with technical and business constraints.
  • Operational Excellence:
  • Drives process improvements and ensures high-quality deliverables.

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    Jersey City NJ

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