Lead Designer, Design Systems (VP) at BlackRock

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Systems thinker with deep experience building and scaling design systems in complex, multi-brand ecosystems
Leader and mentor who empowers designers while engaging confidently with senior stakeholders
Proficient in modern design tools and workflows (Figma, component libraries, prototyping, design-to-code pipelines), as well as emerging technologies (AI in design)
Experienced in aligning design with engineering, product management, and compliance at scale
Able to demonstrate measurable impact of design work through metrics, research, and outcomes
Passionate about creating experiences that deliver clarity, trust, and inclusivity to millions of users
Good communicator: able to take feedback, present ideas, work with stakeholders and partner teams to ensure designs are practical and well implemented

Responsibilities

Define and drive the roadmap for a scalable, multi-brand design system that serves global audiences across web, mobile, and applications, balancing cohesion with brands (BlackRock, iShares, Aladdin)
Guide and review design work, while remaining hands-on with components, audits, and evolving patterns where needed
Partner with engineers to ensure design intent is faithfully implemented in production
Lead, inspire, and grow a team of designers, embedding a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning
Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and performance as non-negotiable foundations of the system
Partner with product owners, engineers, brand, and compliance teams to align system standards with business and regulatory needs
Establish governance for versioning, documentation, and adoption of design system components
Use data, research, and analytics to measure system adoption, identify opportunities, and demonstrate impact on user experience and business outcomes
Stay current with emerging technologies, workflows, and tools (e.g., Figma, prototyping platforms, automation, AI in design)

Skills

Design Systems

Figma

Prototyping

UI Components

Accessibility

Web Design

Mobile Design

Design Audits

Design Governance

Roadmapping

Mentoring

Analytics

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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