Hybrid Head of AI-Driven Design Systems and UI

Posted 3 months ago

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About the role

  • Enterprise leader for Experience Design setting vision for Guardian’s digital ecosystem. Integrating AI methodologies to enhance user-centered design across platforms while leading design teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and communicate a bold vision for digital product and experience design across Guardian’s platforms
  • Lead the development and evolution of the Guardian Design System, ensuring consistency, scalability, and innovation
  • Integrate AI-driven design methodologies, including Generative and Agentic AI, to accelerate ideation, prototyping, and personalization
  • Champion Conversational AI to create intuitive, human-centric digital interactions
  • Drive adoption of AI-powered design tools and workflows, fostering a culture of experimentation and rapid learning
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and data science teams to embed intelligent agents and conversational interfaces into Guardian’s products
  • Identify and implement emerging technologies that enhance user experience, accessibility, and inclusion
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse, high-performing team of designers, researchers, and UI developers
  • Foster a collaborative, transparent, and psychologically safe environment that encourages creativity and continuous improvement
  • Build a pipeline of future design leaders, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Infuse design thinking and AI-driven practices throughout Guardian’s business units
  • Define and evolve enterprise-wide user experience best practices, standards, and governance
  • Advocate for the value of design and AI innovation at all levels of the organization

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in experience design, UI, and design systems leadership
  • Demonstrated expertise in AI-driven design, including hands-on experience with Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Conversational AI platforms
  • Proven track record of delivering innovative, scalable design solutions for complex digital ecosystems
  • Deep understanding of design system architecture, governance, and enterprise adoption
  • Strong commitment to digital accessibility, inclusive design, and ethical AI practices
  • Experience building and nurturing diverse teams, with a focus on talent development and culture
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to evangelize design and AI innovation across the enterprise
  • Experience working with geographically distributed teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Skill-building opportunities
  • Leadership development
  • Philanthropic opportunities
  • Flexible benefits and resources

Job title

Head of AI-Driven Design Systems and UI

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$148,940 - $244,685 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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