Director, Design System Technical

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Job Description:

Looking for a collaborative working environment with great work life balance? Aspire to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world? At Sun Life, we make life brighter for our clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Join our Global Design Ops team today, as we embark on a multi-year journey of design evolution at Sun Life.

As a member of the Sun Life XD  team, the Design System Technical Director will deliver a quality design system for Sun Life users globally. S/he or they will collaborate and provide technical leadership to cross functional teams from North America to Asia and enhance and re-establish a modern Sun Life design system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Helios Core Design System codebase
• Provide strategic input and create a comprehensive roadmap for the Design System
• Interface with cross-functional teams to provide technical leadership
• Oversee the development process and ensure high-quality code output
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage the roadmap, timelines, and project milestones

Detailed Responsibilities

Design System Development and Maintenance

• Lead the development efforts for the Helios Core Design System
• Implement best practices in code architecture and design patterns
• Ensure the design system is scalable, performant, and accessible

Strategic Planning and Roadmap Development

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the design system
• Create and maintain a long-term roadmap for system enhancements and features
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the design system

Cross-functional Collaboration and Leadership

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for the design system
• Provide guidance and support to teams implementing the design system
• Foster strong relationships with UX/UI designers, developers, and product managers

Code Quality and Development Oversight

• Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Implement processes to ensure consistent high-quality code output

Project Management and Delivery

• Work closely with the Product Owner to prioritize features and enhancements
• Manage timelines and resources to meet project milestones
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders effectively

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in front-end development and design systems
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing technical projects
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of web technologies, accessibility standards, and responsive design
• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and tools
• Understanding on Design System Principles

Required Skills

• Experience in enterprise development and deployment processes
• Proficiency in Web Components, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., Ionic, React, Vue, Angular)
• Knowledge of build tools and package managers
• Understanding of design tokens and their implementation
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch)

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

125,000/125 000 - 195,000/195 000

Job Category:

IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:

16/12/2025