Design Systems Director

Joining Collibra's Product Design Team

At Collibra we make data meaningful for our Data Citizens. As Collibra Design System Director, you will apply your passion for systems thinking, rapid and iterative product development, and deep collaboration skills to design and develop a robust design system that allows Developers and UX/UI Designers to create compelling, meaningful experiences for our users across all Collibra products. You understand why and how a human-centered design approach transforms a business. You are a designer with a strong engineering background who can inspire and work equally well with both teams. You’ll lead a team of 4 direct reports that has been through rapid growth.  Through this continued growth, this role requires an effective leader who drives cohesion, product vision, execution excellence, and excellent cross-functional relationships further advancing design’s strategic value within the organization.

The Design Systems Director at Collibra is responsible for

• Championing the Collibra Design System (CDS) and building understanding and support for it within all relevant divisions of Collibra.
• Developing a cohesive strategy of how to evolve the Collibra Design System so that it becomes the preferred way to build products at Collibra.
• Developing a tight collaborative working relationship with the Central Front End team, so that they adopt and grow the CDS 100%.
• Ensuring that we have an effective, efficient process to migrate the older system to the new system and have a process to add new components.
• Identifying critical user-centric metrics to showcase measurable results and build trust with Collibra’s leadership. Be data driven and drive for execution, yet don’t compromise on quality.
• Managing, mentoring, and growing a team of UI and UX designers who work on the CDS.

You have

• 10+ years of experience in UX Design or related Design field
• 6+ years of experience managing and leading design teams, including building a design system for a complex B2B product
• A strong technical background with solid project management skills
• Excellent collaboration and relationship management abilities
• 5 + years of SaaS sale experience, data preferred
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related working experience is required. Ideally in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, UX/UI Design, or Computer Science

You are

• A systems thinker, committed to developing and owning the Collibra Design System and its roadmap
• Proficient at creating comprehensive metrics to report on how you advance towards implementation and adoption of the Design System
• Customer-driven and passionate about helping our internal and external customers be successful
• Able to work cross-functionally and work equally well with Engineers as with Designers.
• A master at  balancing short-term goals and long-term vision

Measures of success

• Within your first month, you will study Collibra’s business strategy, and understand how the Product Design strategy connects to the larger picture. You will have an understanding of the state the Design System is in, and what needs to be done to achieve success.
• Within your third month, you will have made close connections with relevant stakeholders, your direct reports, peers and skip levels in the Product & Engineering group, and with customers. The CDS group team has a charter, vision, mission and steps to achieve the mission. 
• Within your sixth month, you will have shown success by having made measurable advances of how we adopt and advance the CDS.  You will have customer data to support your decisions, and can show a before and after measurable difference.

Compensation for this role

The standard base salary range for this position is $204,000 - 245,000 per year. This position is not eligible for additional commission-based compensation. Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location.

In addition to base salary, we offer equity ownership at every level, bonus potential, a Flex Fund monthly stipend, pension/401k plans, and more.

Benefits at Collibra

Collibra recognizes and values that everyone has different needs, interests, and life goals. We built our {Be}well benefits program with flexibility in mind to support you and your loved ones through a diverse range of circumstances and life events. These flexible offerings sit on a foundation of competitive compensation, health coverage, and time off.

Professional Development

Collibrians are ambitious and inventive, and we want to develop our skills individually and as a team. You’ll have access to development opportunities, as well as other rewards and recognition programs to help grow your career.

Health Coverage

We strive to remain locally competitive and globally equitable. This means comprehensive offerings including medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits for you and your family.

Paid Time Off and Flexibility

We provide unlimited paid time off, global leave policies for a variety of personal and family circumstances, company-wide wellness days off throughout the year, meeting-free Wednesdays, and a flexible culture to help balance your work and your life.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We create inclusion and belonging through how we onboard, meet, connect, engage, and communicate. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Collibra.

Learn more about Collibra’s benefits.

At Collibra, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer – which ties directly to our core value, “open, direct, and kind.” We realize the key to creating a company with a world-class culture and employee experience comes from who we hire and creating a workplace that celebrates everyone. 

With this, we proudly consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, HIV status, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status or any other legally protected category. If you have a need that requires accommodation, let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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