Design Systems Specialist at BBC

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• In this role, you’ll be part of a global product design organization, shaping the future of the BBC product suite beyond the UK. You will lead the evolution and governance of our design system, driving consistency, scalability, and efficiency across our digital products. Collaborating closely with designers, engineers, and product managers, you’ll own and refine a critical design foundation and maintain a cohesive design language and library.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

• Join a team built on collaboration, where exceptional designers, engineers, and product leaders come together to create meaningful work. This is your opportunity to shape scalable, accessible, and beautifully crafted digital experiences that reach millions of users around the world. Within our supportive, creative, and inclusive environment, you’ll help define the vision and strategy of the design system for the BBC’s global digital presence. If you’re passionate about design systems, design advocacy, and want to make a meaningful impact on one of the world’s most recognised and trusted brands — we’d love to have you on our team.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Responsible for the overall vision, development, maintainence, and evolution of a design system that supports multiple platforms and products and aligns with the design organisation's strategic goals.
• Define and document guidelines, principles, and best practices to ensure design consistency across a complex set of files and structures.
• Collaborate closely with design and external teams to build efficient, reusable components and design libraries. 
• Develop and improve workflows between design and development to ensure adoption and alignment.
• Ensuring design solutions are translated into effective build solutions. 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven experience in a design systems role and a strong foundation in product design principals and logical design thinking.
• Ability to interpret and apply brand guidelines, tailoring them into cohesive product guidelines. 
• Good understanding of design tokens and how they map to code for consistency across platforms.
• Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how design translates into development.
• Expertise in Figma and proficiency in using digital collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Miro, Zoom, Teams).

Deadline: 25th November 2025