Creative Design System - Technical Product Manager

Toyota Motors • Plano, TX

387d

About The Position

The Creative Design System - Technical Product Manager at Toyota is a senior-level role that combines creative design expertise with strategic product leadership. This position is responsible for driving the UX design system strategy, overseeing the creation and management of a global enterprise design system that enhances user experiences and operational efficiency. The role requires collaboration with technical stakeholders to align business objectives with design strategies, ensuring the design system serves as a strategic asset across the organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in UX creative design roles, with at least 5 years in product management.
• A robust portfolio showcasing work with design systems and user-centered design practices.
• Strong expertise in modern development frameworks and technologies.
• Hands-on experience with user research, design thinking, and large-scale enterprise systems.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies, prototyping, usability testing, and design system architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in maintaining and versioning design systems.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Data Analysis and Research Interpretation expertise using analytic tools to evaluate user feedback.
• Experience working with large-scale or enterprise-level design systems.
• Agile/Scrum certifications beneficial (e.g., CSPO, SAFe).
• Background in automotive or manufacturing technology.

Responsibilities

• Drive the UX vision and strategy for the design system across multiple product lines.
• Lead design discovery and feasibility assessments for complex product initiatives.
• Guide designers on implementation strategies and best practices.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to ensure alignment with technical standards.
• Lead a team of designers to transform complex business requirements into detailed design specifications.
• Define UX strategies that scale across multiple applications and stakeholders.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business value for executive stakeholders.
• Partner with engineering leads to ensure optimal technical implementation.
• Establish best practices for technical product management across teams.
• Drive innovation through proof-of-concepts and technical pilot programs.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Flextime
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree