Lead UX Designer (Mobile Design System)

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Who you are:
* 8+ Years of Consumer-Tech Design Experience: You've crafted elegant, consumer-focused experiences for over 8 years in tech.
* System Thinker & Tech Enthusiast: You naturally think in systems and embrace the tech-side of design, understanding code as the building blocks of our digital products.
* Brand-sensitive Design Virtuoso: You effortlessly design within brand guidelines, always pushing for fresh and contemporary design ideas.
* Collaborative Innovator: A strong collaborator, engaging with various stakeholders from marketing to engineering, and an avid believer in collaboration's power.
* Visual Design Maestro: Proven skills in visual/graphic design, layout, motion, and typography design.
* Design System Advocate: Proficient in building and maintaining design libraries or systems, empowering design teams internally and externally.
* People-Focused Design Mentality: Always seeking user feedback to refine design instincts, whether through hands-on research or quantitative A/B tests.
* Effective Communicator: Strong communication and presentation skills, with a flair for the visual narrative.


Key Responsibilities
1. Design System Leadership Lead the development, maintenance, and evolution of our design system together with designers, engineers and product partners. Define and enforce design guidelines, patterns, and best practices to ensure a unified and delightful user experience.
2. Collaborative Design Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and other designers, to integrate the design system into our product development process. Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure alignment with the design system and overall design direction.
3. Documentation and Training Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the design system, ensuring ease of use and understanding for all team members. Provide training and support to designers and developers to encourage proper utilization and understanding of the design system.
4. Quality Assurance Ensure the consistency and quality of design assets and implementations across various platforms and devices.
5. Research and Innovation Lead Designer - Mobile Design Systems 3 Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design advancements to continuously improve the design system and incorporate innovative solutions.

Show, don’t tell Applicants must provide a portfolio of work as part of their application.

Location Volvo Cars in Stockholm or Gothenburg Sweden