Our client is looking for a UX/UI Engineer.
The company encompasses two major transmission system operators (TSOs) in two European regions: one in Belgium and another in northeast Germany. Both TSOs operate at the heart of the European electricity system, providing vital links between electricity producers and their 30 million end users. The company’s high voltage network, with its intricately meshed 18,600 km grid, transports electricity to distribution system operators and major industrial consumers. Interconnectors with several neighbouring countries allow electricity trade in wider European energy markets.
The IT department has recently introduced new profiles, namely UX researchers and UI designers, to shift from a system-centric to a user-centric paradigm. This change aims to manage uncertainties of new business lines, deliver products at a lower cost, and objectify the successes of a product.
Energy Market Evolution
The energy market is evolving in both the production and consumption of energy. The ongoing electrification puts increasing demands on the energy system and infrastructure. The company is anticipating the impact of this energy transition through a digital transformation, digitizing processes for infrastructure maintenance. A good UX is crucial on these tools to guarantee the safety of people on the ground.
Mission Description: Design System
The design system offers a comprehensive set of tools, components, and guidelines that streamline workflows for designers and developers. It reduces time-to-market and empowers teams to build high-quality, consistent, user-centric interfaces. The mission is to enable creators to efficiently build solutions that people love, fostering collaboration, innovation, and enhanced user experience. The design system is continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of the company.
Role: Senior Design System Designer
We are seeking a Senior Design System Designer to join the team. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining and evolving the design system, collaborating closely with developers, designers, and multidisciplinary teams across Belgium and Germany. Your work will help shape the future of our digital products, ensuring they are accessible, cohesive, and aligned with our broader organizational goals.
Mission Tasks
- Guide the ongoing development of the design language, ensuring it supports a diverse range of products across multiple platforms and technologies.
- Collaborate with developers, UX researchers, UI designers, and stakeholders to create, maintain, and evolve components, UI patterns, and documentation.
- Write clear, comprehensive documentation and usage guidelines to educate UX researchers, UI designers, and engineers on how to effectively use components and patterns across design and code.
- Review production components to ensure they match the UI library and meet high standards for design and accessibility.
- Evangelize and support the adoption of the design system across various teams, helping them transition smoothly to the new version.
- Advocate for accessibility best practices, ensuring the design system and components are inclusive and user-friendly.
- Support other product teams with UI design tasks.
Requirements
- 7+ years in UI Design or Interaction Design.
- Proven track record in developing design systems.
- Expertise in Figma, product ecosystems, and design tokens.
- Ability to navigate technical complexity and collaborate with engineers.
- Compelling portfolio showcasing design projects.
- Front-end development experience (plus).
- Understanding of accessibility guidelines (plus).
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Computer Science, or related field.
Soft Skills
- Organized and transparent, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills, promoting simple solutions in complex environments.
- Pragmatic and action-oriented, with a positive attitude and collaborative approach.
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, with a natural empathy for the user.
- Autonomous and resilient, passionate about Information Technologies.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of German, French, or Dutch (plus).
