PstrongDeutsche Telekom connects millions of people around the world. /strong /ppWe are a leading telecommunications company and a trusted companion in a connected world, at home, at work, everywhere. /ppWe believe technology should serve people and the planet. We balance innovation with responsibility, combining business success with social and ecological impact. Our goal is simple: connect everyone to the opportunities of now while shaping a sustainable tomorrow. /ppWithin Telekom, Products Innovation Experience (PIX) brings this vision to life. Designers, product thinkers and technologists from many disciplines work side by side to create products and services that people love and trust. /ppThe heart of PIX is its people. Brave, curious and driven by purpose, they grow and innovate together. We value empowerment and balance, because meaningful innovation begins with people who feel inspired to create. /ppWe are looking for a Head of Design Systems (m / f / d) to join our Design Customer Experience team and lead the evolution of a shared design foundation that enables quality, consistency and scale across Telekom’s products and services. /ppbr / /ppstrongWhat We Provide /strong /ppWe believe great work happens when people feel trusted, supported and inspired. Our culture combines ambition with humility, bold in what we create and grounded in how we collaborate. Our culture comes to life through: /pullistrongValue‑based innovation culture /strong that unites creativity, responsibility and purpose. /lilistrongInternational and diverse team /strongof creative minds collaborating across domains and locations, empowered by Telekom’s world‑class capabilities. /lilistrongResponsible impact /strongthrough near‑term and visionary projects that shape how people and businesses experience technology worldwide. /lilistrongCreative environment /strong that encourages experimentation and collective problem‑solving. /lilistrongContinuous learning and growth /strong through horizontal and vertical development opportunities. /lilistrongCaring leaders /strong who empower career development and a positive work environment. /lilistrongFlexible hybrid setup /strong based in Milan, with collaboration shaped by project and individual needs (up to 50% onsite, up to 20% travel). /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWhat You’ll Do /strong /ppYou lead how design scales at Deutsche Telekom, turning the design system into a shared capability that enables teams to build consistent, accessible and high‑quality experiences that customers can trust and teams can rely on. /pullistrongOwn the design system vision and strategy - /strong define how the system supports Telekom’s products today and evolves for future needs. /lilistrongLead the design system team - /strongcoach and develop designers, fostering clarity, growth and strong craft standards. /lilistrongBuild and govern the system - /strong overseen components, tokens, patterns and guidelines, ensuring quality, consistency and accessibility. /lilistrongSupport teams at scale - /strong help designers, engineers and product teams adopt and contribute to the system across products and platforms. /lilistrongBalance standardization and flexibility /strong - create clear standards while allowing teams to innovate responsibly within the system. /lilistrongChampion accessibility and inclusion - /strongensure accessibility is embedded into system foundations and continuously improved. /lilistrongDrive system evolution /strong - integrate emerging technologies, tooling and workflows to keep the system relevant and future‑ready. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongYour Skills /strong /ppAs Head of Design Systems at Telekom, you combine strategic thinking, people leadership and deep craft. /pullistrongDesign system leadership - /strong own and evolve large‑scale design systems across multiple products or platforms. /lilistrongPeople leadership - /stronglead and develop designers in a disciplinary role through feedback, coaching and clear expectations. /lilistrongDesign craf - /strong shape interaction design, visual systems and component‑based thinking at scale. /lilistrongTechnical fluency - /strongcollaborate closely with engineers and work confidently with design tokens, front‑end frameworks and system tooling. /lilistrongAccessibility knowledge - /strongembed inclusive design principles and accessibility standards into system foundations. /lilistrongStrategic thinking - /strong connect system decisions with business goals and product strategy. /lilistrongCommunication and facilitation - /strongalign diverse stakeholders through clear guidance and shared understanding. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongYour Profile /strong /pulliDegree in Design or a related field, with significant experience in digital design and design systems. /liliSeveral years of experience leading design systems and design teams in complex, multi‑team environments. /liliFluent in English; German or other languages are a plus. /li /ul