Senior Design Systems Designer at Perk in London with Visa Sponsorship

Perk is actively seeking a Senior Design Systems Designer to join their innovative team in London. This fantastic full-time opportunity is ideal for experienced design professionals, especially those from Nigeria and other African countries, as visa sponsorship is readily available for foreign applicants who require a UK work visa. While the salary is not explicitly stated, this role offers the chance to work with a global leader in travel and spend management, making a significant impact on product consistency and user experience.

Job Description

As a Senior Design Systems Designer at Perk, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of Suitcase, Perk's comprehensive design system. This system supports over 25 designers and numerous engineers across both web and mobile platforms, aiming to deliver a complete, consumer-grade, and accessible product experience. Your primary responsibility will be to own the craft and visual direction of Suitcase, collaborating closely with front-end engineers, content designers, and product designers to ensure a high standard of design is the default.

Key responsibilities include setting the strategic direction for Suitcase with leadership, transforming this vision into a clear roadmap, and reporting on progress. You will also be responsible for the visual language, token architecture, and foundational elements of Suitcase, such as typography, colour, space, motion, and interaction states. Furthermore, you will design, document, and refine components with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring complete states, variants, platform coverage, and clear usage guidance.

Requirements

• Strong product design experience, including significant time spent designing and scaling design systems for rapidly growing products on web and mobile.
• A deep understanding of typography, colour, layout, motion, and micro-interactions.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining token systems, encompassing naming, theming, documentation, and Figma-to-code workflows, along with working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Practical experience designing components that adhere to WCAG 2.2 AA standards, including considerations for keyboard and screen-reader behaviour.
• The ability to effectively communicate complex design decisions to non-designers and build adoption through persuasion.
• Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is available, meaning applicants from outside the UK who require a work visa are welcome to apply and must meet the eligibility criteria for UK visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global company trusted by over 12,000 businesses worldwide.
• Be part of a diverse and international team representing over 70 countries.
• An IRL-first approach to work, promoting strong team connectivity and creativity through 3 in-office days per week.
• AI-enabled tools for day-to-day work, enhancing efficiency and allowing focus on high-impact tasks.
• Relocation assistance available for certain roles, helping you transition to the UK.
• A culture that values curiosity, purpose, and mindset to unlock your full potential.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants targeting this Senior Design Systems Designer role in the UK, a meticulously crafted application is essential. Focus on showcasing your experience in scaling design systems and your deep technical understanding, aligning your portfolio and CV with UK industry expectations. Highlight projects where you’ve contributed to WCAG 2.2 AA standards and integrated AI prototyping tools, demonstrating your readiness for Perk's innovative environment.

Ensure your CV is polished, concise, and formatted to UK standards, emphasizing quantifiable achievements. Your LinkedIn profile should mirror your CV, optimized with keywords relevant to design systems and product design. In your cover letter, articulate your passion for design systems, how your skills align with Perk's mission, and your enthusiasm for contributing to a global team. Be prepared to discuss your visa sponsorship needs confidently during the interview, reassuring them of your commitment and qualifications.

• Develop a portfolio showcasing your best design systems work, including case studies on scaling systems, token architecture, and accessibility initiatives.
• Refine your CV to highlight measurable impacts of your design system contributions and ensure it adheres to a clear, professional UK format.
• Practice articulating your experience with WCAG 2.2 AA standards and AI prototyping tools, demonstrating your technical depth and problem-solving abilities.
• Prepare for interview questions by researching Perk's products and values, ready to discuss how your expertise aligns with their goals and culture.
• If relocating, be ready to discuss your relocation plan and how you will integrate into the London-based, IRL-first work environment.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is AVAILABLE for this Senior Design Systems Designer role. Foreigners (non-UK residents) who require a UK work visa are explicitly invited to apply. If your immigration status is borderline or complex, it is advisable to clearly state your current situation and any specific visa requirements in your application or cover letter to ensure clarity with the hiring team.