Design Operations & Design System Lead
At Bayerwe'revisionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility.We'redoing it with energy,curiosityand sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing ourcapabilitiesand redefining 'impossible'.There are so many reasons to join us. Ifyou'rehungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference,there'sonly one choice.
The Opportunity
As Bayer Crop Science's digital farming arm, we advance regenerative agriculture and technology breakthroughs using the latest agronomic science, data science, engineering, and real-world farming experience. With groundbreaking technologies like ClimateFieldViewand ourForGroundregenerative agriculture platform, our team is a part of some of the most important advancements inag.
We are looking for aDesignOperations& Design Systemleaderthat is naturally curious, entrepreneurial, and hasa track recordof delivering end-to-end digital products,from vision and strategy to coordinating design delivery. Since this role is focusedacross both mobile and web, we are looking for a deep understanding of the current stateof web & mobile best practices, deep knowledge of design systems, experienceimplementingdesign operations(DesignOps),andexpertiseacross a broad set of design tools.
This role reports to the Head of UX Design at Climate.
Your Seat at the Table
Design has a clear seat at the table and shares the responsibility for product planning, execution, and success.You'llbe looked to as an expert in your field who will be held accountable forestablishingand implementingthe design system strategy& design operationsthat will supportthe end-to-end experienceacross oursuite ofdigitalproducts.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Craft theDesign System Strategy: Own, evangelize, and execute thedesign systemplan,roadmap,andapproach in partnership with Bayer Global designteams.
ForgeConnections: Build strong relationships acrossMarketing,UX,and Front-End Engineering, understanding their needsand partnering to build and evolvethe design system approach.
Drive Alignment: Communicate down, up, and out ondesign systemdecisionsacross organizationalentitiesand influence adoption andutilizationof design best practices.
Craft Exceptional User Experiences: Set a high bar for usability,accessibility,functionality, and visual appeal. Zoom in and out between meticulous attention to detail and the broader vision.
Craft and Build Key Components and Patterns: Design and develop core components, reusable patterns, and standards for the design system, directly contributing to the evolution andrefinement of digital products. Collaborate closely with UX designers across teams to ensure consistency, usability, and scalability, setting a high standard for design quality and system cohesion.
Execute Flawlessly: Consistentlyevolve the design systemand design practices, embracing rapid iterations as needed. Develop clear and effective practices & processesfor design across product teams and withengineering partners to ensure the team delivers quickly and efficiently.
EmpowerOurTeam:Mentor and uplevel designers, cultivate a culture of collaboration, enablingUX designers & productsquadsto excel and deliver impactful,high-quality, consistentwork.
Who You Are
Bachelor's degree or higher in design-related field
10+years of UI/UX design experience
Available online portfolio
Hands onexperience building, developing, and evolvingdesign systems for mobile & web
Experience with best practices for UserExperienceDesign, Information Architecture, and Interaction Design
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS,and technical implementation of design in code
Experience understanding brand standards and guidelines and translating into design systems
Experienceconducting UX audits andtranslating findings into actionable insights for design& engineeringimplementation
Proficiencywith Figmaand Figma-based design systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to summarize complex technical programs into a broader compelling narrative
Preferred Qualifications:
Deep technical knowledge of translating design libraries into code (Theme/Token Architecture,etc)
Knowledge and experience with various Front-End development frameworks & libraries
Understanding of digital agriculture or related industries
What We Offer:
Base salary estimated range between $125k– $187kannually, depending on the hiring location. You may also be offered bonuses, RSUs cash equivalent, or commission.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, as well as a Life Solutions Plan covering mental health benefits
Industry leading 401K match of up to 10%
Discounted access to Employee Share Purchase Plan program
Professional growth opportunities including up to $10,000 college tuition reimbursement, access to upskilling platform, leadership training, mentoring and coaching programs, and short-term assignments (domestic and international)
Your Application:
At Bayer, we strive to build inclusive experiences for candidates and employees alike in which a diverse set of perspectives and voices are represented. If this role sounds exciting to you but your experiencedoesn'tperfectly align with the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
This posting will be available for application until at least 12/13.
We'reproud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we actively pursue ways to celebrate our differences and don't discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex(including pregnancy), protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any unlawful criterion existing under applicable federal, state, or local laws.