Job DescriptionAs a leader of the Design System team, you will make decisions to empower your team to make work efficient, effective, and enjoyable. You will provide thought leadership in order to set up a high-performing product design team and operationalize and organize the team within an Agile framework in a scrum or lean UX model. You will optimize the effectiveness of the design team over time within a collaborative, cross-functional, matrixed enterprise environment.What will you do?Provide product design direction & oversight of a design system product at scaleFormulate and validate design hypotheses through iterative releases of MVP to align objectives with the needs of internal design and engineering teamsAlign to Agile methodology and promote a test-and-learn approach to build, deliver, and refine the right products for the right audiences in the right waysFacilitate demos, presentations, workshops, and stakeholder sessions with all partners, including business, product, technology, risk, legal, etc. around product objectives and prioritiesEmpower a team to succeed with a shared vision; delegating authority, and removing obstacles that hinder progressEstablish a cadence for regular check-ins and empower your team to manage the day-to-day tasks, checking in often enough to ensure they are on track to deliver value against our business objectives without micro-managingProvide career, leadership development, coaching, and guidance through recurring team and one-on-one check-ins. Manage, mentor, motivate, lead, and inspire the team to constantly deliver excellence in performance and in behaviors aligned with the Leadership ModelWhat do you need to succeed? Must-have:At least 10 years of experience as a designer with a minimum of 3-5 years experience leading teams and complex digital projectsExperience with design systems and working closely with engineering partnersHighly skilled in modern design, and prototyping tools such as FigmaFamiliarity of HTML/CSS, JavaScript with a solid understanding of system designA systematic thinker who seeks patterns and is comfortable with ambiguityProject management skills to plan, and analyze resources in order to meet delivery requirementsExperience coaching and mentoring team membersNice to have:Industry experience with Financial InstitutionsComfortable with various front-end technology platformsWhat’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference in our communities, and achieving mutual success.A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamA world-class training program in financial servicesOpportunities to do challenging work#TechPJ#Ll-POSTJob Skills Commercial Acumen, Content Strategy Development, Decision Making, Product Development Methodology, Product Services, User Experience (UX) Design, User Experience (UX) Research, User Interface (UI) DesignAdditional Job DetailsAddress: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKINGJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2025-07-30Application Deadline: 2025-09-15Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .
