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Principal UX Designer, Design Systems

Vanguard 🇺🇸 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Full-time Senior

Lead the technical design and evolution of the Advisor Experience System (AXS) by creating reusable components, patterns, and system foundations. Partner with cross-functional teams including engineers and designers to ensure high-quality, scalable, and accessible design solutions across products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical design and evolution of the Advisor Experience System (AXS) by creating reusable components, patterns, and system foundations. Partner with cross-functional teams including engineers and designers to ensure high-quality, scalable, and accessible design solutions across products.

Requirements

  • Requires significant experience in building or evolving enterprise design systems and deep expertise in Figma and component architecture. Candidates must demonstrate strong visual and interaction design craft, technical fluency, and the ability to lead complex design initiatives.

Key Skills

Design systems Figma Component architecture Visual design Interaction design Accessibility standards UX research Prototyping Design documentation Cross‑functional collaboration Leadership Stakeholder management Design thinking Agile methodology User‑centered design System foundations Pattern libraries Scalable design High‑quality deliverables Technical fluency Mentoring Strategic thinking Communication Problem solving

About Vanguard

We are a community of 50 million who think—and feel—differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. For over 50 years, Vanguard has helped people pursue their financial goals with a spotlight on long-term value and low costs. We’ve made it a focus to put investors first, so whether you’re saving for your first home or investing for a comfortable retirement, we’re here to help you succeed. Community guidelines: vgi.vg/sgl1

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