Design Systems Lead
Taco Bell, Irvine, CA, United States
About The Job
The Design Systems Lead is responsible for building, scaling, and governing Taco Bell’s design system as a core product ecosystem, not just a UI toolkit, and drives impact across the business through consistency, scalability, and cross‑platform cohesion. With this role, the opportunities are endless: shaping a living enterprise design platform that powers mobile apps, web platforms, kiosk experiences, internal tools, and future digital products. The Design Systems Lead will report to the Senior UX Manager/Creative Director and lead the strategic evolution and operational execution of Taco Bell’s design system platform.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, evolution, and governance of Taco Bell’s design system across foundations, tokens, components, patterns, modules, and documentation
Manage cross‑functional relationships with Engineering, Product, Merchandising, Marketing, Brand, and Platform teams
Drive system consistency across mobile, web, kiosk, internal tools, and future platforms
Partner closely with engineering teams to align design intent with technical implementation
Define contribution models, lifecycle management, versioning, and system scalability standards
Lead enablement, adoption, education, and system rollout across the organization
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in design, with deep specialization in design systems
Proven experience building and scaling enterprise design systems
Expert proficiency in Figma, design tokens, component libraries, and system architecture
Deep understanding of multi‑surface platforms (mobile, web, kiosk, internal tools)
Strong experience partnering directly with engineering teams on system implementation
Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels within complex organizations
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) and year‑round flex day Fridays
Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
Onsite dining center and game room
Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, car wash
Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and volunteering time off
Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage with 100% preventive benefits
Discounts, free food, swag, and additional perks
Salary Range
$121,600 to $150,045 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job‑related factors.
Work Authorization
We do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Taco Bell is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.
Additional Information
US Job Seekers/Employees: To view the "Know Your Rights" poster, click here. You may also access Taco Bell’s Pay Transparency Policy Statement. California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect from you and how we use, sell, and share that information, please see our Privacy Notice for California Employees here.
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The Design Systems Lead is responsible for building, scaling, and governing Taco Bell’s design system as a core product ecosystem, not just a UI toolkit, and drives impact across the business through consistency, scalability, and cross‑platform cohesion. With this role, the opportunities are endless: shaping a living enterprise design platform that powers mobile apps, web platforms, kiosk experiences, internal tools, and future digital products. The Design Systems Lead will report to the Senior UX Manager/Creative Director and lead the strategic evolution and operational execution of Taco Bell’s design system platform.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, evolution, and governance of Taco Bell’s design system across foundations, tokens, components, patterns, modules, and documentation
Manage cross‑functional relationships with Engineering, Product, Merchandising, Marketing, Brand, and Platform teams
Drive system consistency across mobile, web, kiosk, internal tools, and future platforms
Partner closely with engineering teams to align design intent with technical implementation
Define contribution models, lifecycle management, versioning, and system scalability standards
Lead enablement, adoption, education, and system rollout across the organization
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in design, with deep specialization in design systems
Proven experience building and scaling enterprise design systems
Expert proficiency in Figma, design tokens, component libraries, and system architecture
Deep understanding of multi‑surface platforms (mobile, web, kiosk, internal tools)
Strong experience partnering directly with engineering teams on system implementation
Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels within complex organizations
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) and year‑round flex day Fridays
Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
Onsite dining center and game room
Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, car wash
Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and volunteering time off
Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage with 100% preventive benefits
Discounts, free food, swag, and additional perks
Salary Range
$121,600 to $150,045 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job‑related factors.
Work Authorization
We do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Taco Bell is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.
Additional Information
US Job Seekers/Employees: To view the "Know Your Rights" poster, click here. You may also access Taco Bell’s Pay Transparency Policy Statement. California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect from you and how we use, sell, and share that information, please see our Privacy Notice for California Employees here.
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