Senior User Experience Designer

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.Apexon brings together distinct core competencies in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.

We enable #HumanFirstDigital

Role Overview

Apexon is seeking a Senior UX/UI Design System Expert to lead the creation, evolution, and governance of enterprise-grade design systems for global client engagements, including Fortune 500 organizations.

This role requires deep expertise in Figma, design tokens, UI libraries, and design-to-development workflows, along with strong leadership and collaboration skills. You will work closely with designers, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure scalable, accessible, and high-performing design systems that drive consistency and efficiency across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design system strategy, ownership, and governance across enterprise and SaaS applications

Build, maintain, and continuously optimize scalable design systems ensuring consistency, usability, and performance

Collaborate with product, engineering, and UX teams to solve complex user experience challenges

Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting delivery timelines and quality benchmarks

Partner closely with developers to enable seamless design-to-code workflows using tools such as Storybook, Zeplin, GitHub, etc.

Establish and manage UI tokens, component libraries, variables, and advanced prototyping in Figma

Drive adoption of the design system across teams through enablement, documentation, and best practices

Lead design audits and optimize libraries to future-proof systems for enterprise scalability

Mentor designers and guide teams on motion design, micro-interactions, and modern UI patterns

Create and maintain clear, accessible design system documentation for designers and developers

Proactively identify risks, blockers, and improvement opportunities, driving solutions independently

Ensure alignment with accessibility (ADA/WCAG) standards and platform constraints

Required Qualifications (Must-Have)

8+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design with strong ownership of design systems

Proven experience building and managing enterprise or SaaS design systems for web and native mobile platforms

Advanced proficiency in Figma (components, auto layout, variables, UI tokens, libraries, prototyping)

Strong understanding of design principles: typography, grids, hierarchy, color, composition

Hands-on experience with responsive, desktop, and mobile interface design

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and cross-functional collaboration

Ability to create future-ready UI/UX designs with seamless user flows, interactivity, and motion

Experience managing contributions from designers and engineers to meet roadmaps and deadlines

Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills

Bachelors degree in Visual Design, Digital Media, HCI, or a related field

Good-to-Have Skills

Experience with CSS frameworks or design tokens (Tailwind, Bootstrap, etc.)

Exposure to design system ROI analysis and scalability optimisation

Knowledge of accessibility standards and enterprise UX challenges

Experience working directly with global or customer-facing stakeholders

Familiarity with generative design concepts and emerging UX trends

What Wed Love to See

A strong UX/UI portfolio showcasing modern enterprise or SaaS design systems

Passion for continuous learning and staying current with design system best practices

Ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic leadership

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified by Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the four regions in which it operates: USA (for the seventh time in 2026), India (nine consecutive certifications as of 2025), the UK(for the fourth time in 2026) and Mexico (for the second time in 2026). Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here Job Applicant Privacy Policy (apexon.com)

Our Commitment to Environment:

Actively contribute to Apexon's commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.

Our Perks and Benefits:

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

We also offer:

Group Health Insurance covering family of 4

Term Insurance and Accident Insurance

Paid Holidays & Earned Leaves

Paid Parental Leave

Learning & Career Development

Employee Wellness