Principal Product Designer, Design Systems

Join to apply for the Principal Product Designer, Design Systems role at NAB. NAB’s Elevate Design System team’s vision is about creating trust, empowering people and elevating experiences. Elevate is NAB’s foundation for empowering teams to deliver secure, seamless and inclusive banking experiences. By enabling our teams to craft delightful customer journeys, Elevate transforms everyday interactions into moments of trust, advocacy and lasting impact—redefining banking as a truly empowering experience for all Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer‑centric company in Australia and New Zealand. In the role of Principal Product Designer In this pivotal role, you’ll work at the intersection of design and engineering, defining patterns, design tooling, and visual excellence to empower designers and engineers to craft cohesive, intuitive experiences at scale. As a Principal Product Designer, your genuine passion and deep expertise in design systems will shine through. You’re a natural systems thinker and exceptional designer who thrives on mentoring others and enabling teams to deliver consistent, accessible and delightful customer journeys. You’ll lead strategic design initiatives, set the benchmark for design excellence, and help shape the backbone of our digital experiences. Your responsibilities Lead the evolution and adoption of the Elevate design system, ensuring it enables secure, seamless, and inclusive experiences across all NAB digital products. Be the stand‑out systems‑thinking designer, demonstrating and advocating the value that a design system brings to our customers, colleagues and NAB. Partner with cross‑functional teams to embed Elevates principles and components into product development, driving consistency and quality at scale. Coach and mentor designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and design excellence. Partner with Engineers. They’re your best friend in delivering a scalable, sustainable design system. Champion inclusive design and accessibility, ensuring our solutions empower every customer and colleague. Conduct research, gather feedback, and iterate on components to meet evolving user and business needs. Advocate for design system best practices, contributing to NAB’s broader design community and uplifting design maturity across the organisation. Set and uphold high standards for design quality, usability, and accessibility. Qualifications Extensive experience as a product designer or UX/UI designer, with a strong portfolio of design system leadership. Demonstrated expertise in building, scaling, and governing design systems in complex environments. Deep understanding of design processes, methodologies, and principles, with a passion for inclusive and accessible design. Proven ability to partner with multiple disciplines (product, engineering, accessibility, brand) and influence at all levels. Experience working in Agile teams, using modern design and collaboration tools (e.g., Figma, Storybook, Adobe Creative Suite). Strong visual design and interaction skills, with a keen eye for detail and consistency. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Diversity & Inclusion A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone. We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect—where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team via (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the provided link for other contact options. If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr