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UI / Design Systems Designer

UI / Design Systems Designer

Posted 2 weeks ago by Awanui Veterinary on Linkedin

Job Description: The UI / Design Systems Designer at TravelPerk is responsible for enhancing user experience and interface design through effective design systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role involves optimizing usability, maintaining design consistency, and ensuring that design translates effectively into code. The designer will take ownership of the marketing website and contribute to the overall brand experience. The position requires a proactive and meticulous individual with a strong background in UI design and system thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and optimize the existing design system, ensuring visual consistency and accessibility compliance.
  • Champion design quality by promoting continuous improvement and enhanced user experience.
  • Document clear guidelines and specifications for designers and developers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold best-in-class visual and interaction design practices.
  • Ensure pixel-perfect implementation of UI components, adhering to design guidelines and brand consistency.
  • Build partnerships with developers to ensure accurate translation of design into code.

Skills Required:

  • 5+ years of experience in UI/visual design with a solid understanding of design tokens and component libraries.
  • A knack for balancing brand creativity with practical UI/UX needs.
  • A systematic mindset for creating seamless user experiences through components and micro-interactions.
  • Experience in wireframing, prototyping, and translating user needs into clear user journeys.
  • Familiarity with A/B testing and using insights/data for design experiments.
  • Proficiency in Figma.
  • A track record of collaborating with engineers on UI implementation.
  • Familiarity with web performance and accessibility standards.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Posted 12 Days Ago Be an Early Applicant Easy Apply London, England Easy Apply London, EnglandResponsible for enhancing UX/UI through design systems, optimizing usability, and collaborating with teams for effective design implementation.The Job Description above was generated by AI About Us TravelPerk is a hyper-growth SaaS business travel platform and a pioneer in the future of travel for work. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone. TravelPerk has industry-leading travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, weve grown to over 1,400 people across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a unicorn and in 2025 we raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, increasing our valuation of $2.7 billion. Weve been winning awards too. Since 2023, weve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies , and a leading pioneer of business travel. These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to get the most out of their travel. Hear more about TravelPerk. Were looking for a proactive, meticulous, and creatively driven UI Designer who lives and breathes design systems , lives by design tokens, and has experience building scalable digital experiences. In this role, youll be responsible for elevating our UX and UIapplying best practices and data-driven insights to ensure every design decision enhances usability and clarity, whilst delivering a brand experience and aligning to business objectives. Youll take ownership of our marketing website, sitting within the marketing brand design team, and play a key role in shaping how our brand comes to life online. Collaborating closely with product designers, youll help align visual and experiential consistency across our marketing site and product. Youll work hand-in-hand with developers ensuring design translates into code.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and optimize our existing design system, keeping it visually consistent and meeting accessibility needs
  • Act as a champion for design qualitypushing for continuous improvement and enhanced user experience to meet objectives, whilst respecting the design system
  • Document clear guidelines and specs so anyonedesigner or developercan jump in easily
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold best-in-class visual and interaction design practices
  • Ensure pixel-perfect implementation of UI components, adhering to design guidelines and brand consistency
  • Build a partnership with the developer to ensure design translates perfectly into code

Requirements 5+ years of experience in UI/visual design, with a solid grasp of design tokens, component libraries and system thinking A knack for balancing brand and creativity with practical UI/UX needs A systematic mindset, understanding that each component and micro-interaction contributes to a seamless, cohesive user experience UX experience wireframing, prototyping and translating user needs, insights and business goals into clear user journeys Experience with AB testing and an appetite for seeking opportunities to use insights/data for design experiments Proficiency in Figma A track record of collaborating with engineers on UI implementation Familiarity with web performance and accessibility standards How We Work 3 days a week n . For roles in Customer Care, this can be up to 5 days per week in the office. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace. At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials. TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer baseand we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you. All official communication from TravelPerk comes from email addresses, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask candidates to pay for equipment or make any kind of payment during the hiring process. If you receive an unexpected message claiming to be from TravelPerk and asking you to take action, please forward it to and well confirm whether its legitimate. @travelperk.com [email protected]

Rate:

Negotiable

Location:

London, England, United Kingdom

IR35 Status:

Undetermined

Remote Status:

Hybrid

Industry:

IT

Seniority Level:

Not Specified

Job Description: The UI / Design Systems Designer at TravelPerk is responsible for enhancing user experience and interface design through effective design systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role involves optimizing usability, maintaining design consistency, and ensuring that design translates effectively into code. The designer will take ownership of the marketing website and contribute to the overall brand experience. The position requires a proactive and meticulous individual with a strong background in UI design and system thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and optimize the existing design system, ensuring visual consistency and accessibility compliance.
  • Champion design quality by promoting continuous improvement and enhanced user experience.
  • Document clear guidelines and specifications for designers and developers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold best-in-class visual and interaction design practices.
  • Ensure pixel-perfect implementation of UI components, adhering to design guidelines and brand consistency.
  • Build partnerships with developers to ensure accurate translation of design into code.

Skills Required:

  • 5+ years of experience in UI/visual design with a solid understanding of design tokens and component libraries.
  • A knack for balancing brand creativity with practical UI/UX needs.
  • A systematic mindset for creating seamless user experiences through components and micro-interactions.
  • Experience in wireframing, prototyping, and translating user needs into clear user journeys.
  • Familiarity with A/B testing and using insights/data for design experiments.
  • Proficiency in Figma.
  • A track record of collaborating with engineers on UI implementation.
  • Familiarity with web performance and accessibility standards.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Posted 12 Days Ago Be an Early Applicant Easy Apply London, England Easy Apply London, EnglandResponsible for enhancing UX/UI through design systems, optimizing usability, and collaborating with teams for effective design implementation.The Job Description above was generated by AI About Us TravelPerk is a hyper-growth SaaS business travel platform and a pioneer in the future of travel for work. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone. TravelPerk has industry-leading travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, weve grown to over 1,400 people across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a unicorn and in 2025 we raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, increasing our valuation of $2.7 billion. Weve been winning awards too. Since 2023, weve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies , and a leading pioneer of business travel. These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to get the most out of their travel. Hear more about TravelPerk. Were looking for a proactive, meticulous, and creatively driven UI Designer who lives and breathes design systems , lives by design tokens, and has experience building scalable digital experiences. In this role, youll be responsible for elevating our UX and UIapplying best practices and data-driven insights to ensure every design decision enhances usability and clarity, whilst delivering a brand experience and aligning to business objectives. Youll take ownership of our marketing website, sitting within the marketing brand design team, and play a key role in shaping how our brand comes to life online. Collaborating closely with product designers, youll help align visual and experiential consistency across our marketing site and product. Youll work hand-in-hand with developers ensuring design translates into code.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and optimize our existing design system, keeping it visually consistent and meeting accessibility needs
  • Act as a champion for design qualitypushing for continuous improvement and enhanced user experience to meet objectives, whilst respecting the design system
  • Document clear guidelines and specs so anyonedesigner or developercan jump in easily
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold best-in-class visual and interaction design practices
  • Ensure pixel-perfect implementation of UI components, adhering to design guidelines and brand consistency
  • Build a partnership with the developer to ensure design translates perfectly into code

Requirements 5+ years of experience in UI/visual design, with a solid grasp of design tokens, component libraries and system thinking A knack for balancing brand and creativity with practical UI/UX needs A systematic mindset, understanding that each component and micro-interaction contributes to a seamless, cohesive user experience UX experience wireframing, prototyping and translating user needs, insights and business goals into clear user journeys Experience with AB testing and an appetite for seeking opportunities to use insights/data for design experiments Proficiency in Figma A track record of collaborating with engineers on UI implementation Familiarity with web performance and accessibility standards How We Work 3 days a week n . For roles in Customer Care, this can be up to 5 days per week in the office. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace. At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials. TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer baseand we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you. All official communication from TravelPerk comes from email addresses, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask candidates to pay for equipment or make any kind of payment during the hiring process. If you receive an unexpected message claiming to be from TravelPerk and asking you to take action, please forward it to and well confirm whether its legitimate. @travelperk.com [email protected]

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