PpbDeutsche Telekom connects millions of people around the world. /b /p pWe are a leading telecommunications company and a trusted companion in a connected world, at home, at work, everywhere. /p pWe 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. /p pWithin 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. /p pThe 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. /p pWe 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. /p h3What We Provide /h3 pWe 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: /p ul libValue‑based innovation culture /b that unites creativity, responsibility and purpose. /li libInternational and diverse team /b of creative minds collaborating across domains and locations, empowered by Telekom’s world‑class capabilities. /li libResponsible impact /b through near‑term and visionary projects that shape how people and businesses experience technology worldwide. /li libCreative environment /b that encourages experimentation and collective problem‑solving. /li libContinuous learning and growth /b through horizontal and vertical development opportunities. /li libCaring leaders /b who empower career development and a positive work environment. /li libFlexible hybrid setup /b based in Milan, with collaboration shaped by project and individual needs (up to 50% onsite, up to 20% travel). /li /ul h3What You’ll Do /h3 pYou 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. /p ul libOwn the design system vision and strategy - /b define how the system supports Telekom’s products today and evolves for future needs. /li libLead the design system team - /b coach and develop designers, fostering clarity, growth and strong craft standards. /li libBuild and govern the system - /b overseen components, tokens, patterns and guidelines, ensuring quality, consistency and accessibility. /li libSupport teams at scale - /b help designers, engineers and product teams adopt and contribute to the system across products and platforms. /li libBalance standardization and flexibility /b - create clear standards while allowing teams to innovate responsibly within the system. /li libChampion accessibility and inclusion - /b ensure accessibility is embedded into system foundations and continuously improved. /li libDrive system evolution /b - integrate emerging technologies, tooling and workflows to keep the system relevant and future‑ready. /li /ul h3Your Skills /h3 pAs Head of Design Systems at Telekom, you combine strategic thinking, people leadership and deep craft. /p ul libDesign system leadership - /b own and evolve large‑scale design systems across multiple products or platforms. /li libPeople leadership - /b lead and develop designers in a disciplinary role through feedback, coaching and clear expectations. /li libDesign craf - /b shape interaction design, visual systems and component‑based thinking at scale. /li libTechnical fluency - /b collaborate closely with engineers and work confidently with design tokens, front‑end frameworks and system tooling. /li libAccessibility knowledge - /b embed inclusive design principles and accessibility standards into system foundations. /li libStrategic thinking - /b connect system decisions with business goals and product strategy. /li libCommunication and facilitation - /b align diverse stakeholders through clear guidance and shared understanding. /li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 ul liDegree in Design or a related field, with significant experience in digital design and design systems. /li liSeveral years of experience leading design systems and design teams in complex, multi‑team environments. /li liFluent in English; German or other languages are a plus. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr