Product Owner Design Systems

Product Owner Design Systems

Posted 1 week ago by People's Postcode Lottery

Negotiable
Undetermined
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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Summary: The Product Owner for Design Systems will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the design system within the Postcode Lottery Group, ensuring high-quality, user-friendly interfaces that support various charities. This position involves defining the design system vision, driving its adoption across product teams, and balancing consistency with innovation. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders and a focus on accessibility and scalability. The successful candidate will contribute to the organization's mission while working in either the Amsterdam or Edinburgh office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and evolve the design system vision aligned with product and brand goals.
  • Own the roadmap by prioritizing foundational components and accessibility improvements.
  • Drive adoption by partnering with product teams and gathering insights for improvement.
  • Facilitate collaboration through refinement sessions and stakeholder reviews.
  • Balance consistency and innovation to maintain a unified user experience.
  • Champion accessibility and scalability of the design system.

Key Skills:

  • Master’s degree in business, design, or technical sciences.
  • Significant experience as a Product Owner, preferably with design systems.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Track record of delivering scalable digital products in cross-functional teams.
  • Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

More Information About Product Owner Design Systems Your work will directly support teams in delivering high-quality, user-friendly interfaces—faster and more efficiently. And every day, you’ll contribute to the mission of supporting the many charities we proudly stand behind. The Design System is a newly established capability within the Postcode Lottery Group and plays a key role in our international product development strategy. As part of this early-stage initiative, you’ll have the opportunity to shape both the vision and execution of the product—driving its adoption and integration across the organisation. Your work will help ensure we scale in a consistent, reusable way while remaining responsive to the unique needs of local markets. Linda Dirks, Product Owner: “I collaborate with my development team to deliver top-notch software, ensuring our participants have the best experience. Their support allows us to donate millions to charities annually, making the world a better place. Being part of this inspiring organisation is truly rewarding”.

As Product Owner, You’ll Define and evolve the design system vision: Align the system with product and brand goals, ensuring it meets the needs of both designers and developers. Own the roadmap: Prioritize foundational components, accessibility improvements, and cross-platform consistency based on user feedback and strategic goals. Drive adoption: Partner with product teams to integrate the design system into their workflows and gather insights to improve it. Facilitate collaboration: Lead refinement sessions, epic planning, and stakeholder reviews to ensure clarity and alignment. Balance consistency and innovation: Ensure the system supports creativity while maintaining a unified user experience across platforms. Champion accessibility and scalability: Ensure the system is inclusive, performant, and adaptable to future needs. The Product Owner will report into the Head of Product of the country where the employee is on contract. The role could be based in our Amsterdam or Edinburgh office.

This Is How You Describe Yourself You’d describe yourself as follows: A Master’s degree in business, design, or technical sciences. Significant experience as a Product Owner, ideally with exposure to design systems or front-end platforms. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills—you can translate design and technical needs into clear priorities. A track record of delivering scalable digital products in cross-functional, international teams. A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset—you’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving initiatives from concept to delivery.

Join us We believe an inclusive organisation is the ideal breeding ground for creativity, collaboration and innovation. Employee solidarity is important to us, too. Each of us has a part to play in that – we are the organisation, after all. We strive to make everyone feel at home. That means keeping an open mind and paying attention to each other’s welfare. Can you see yourself as part of the team? We encourage you to apply – whatever your roots, religion, age, ability to work or life philosophy. Please send your CV and cover letter (mandatory) to our Recruitment Business Partner Paulo Pablo through the link above. Acquisition is not appreciated.

Connect with us on our socials Linkedin Some of our perks A good salary A competitive salary, a variable year-end bonus, an excellent pension scheme, above-average days of holiday per year, and flexible working hours (dependent on your working location). Development The opportunity to develop your career. All team members have the option of applying for funding for a chosen training topic of their choice. And there are plenty of opportunities to grow within the organisation. Events and activities We like to celebrate our successes with our colleagues and charity partners at well attended drinks, parties and activities.

Meet the team The Postcode Lottery Group is a marketing-driven international non-profit organisation. We operate lotteries to raise funds for a fairer, greener and healthier world. Our players win with their neighbours and generate money for charities together – it’s a win-win! Since the start of the Lotteries in 1989, we have raised over €14.5 billion for thousands of good causes. Together with our players and 1,500 fellow team members in Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Germany and Norway, you'll be helping to create a better world every day. This is what we call: The Power of Postcodes.

About The Postcode Lottery Group A marketing-driven charity organisation The Postcode Lottery Group is a marketing-driven international non-profit organisation. We operate lotteries to raise funds for a fairer, greener and healthier world. Our players win with their neighbours and generate money for charities together – it’s a win-win! Our purpose: a better world, for everyone Since our start in 1989, we have raised over €14.5 billion for thousands of charities. Together with our players and 1,500 fellow team members in the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Germany and Norway, you'll be helping to create a better world every day.

Inclusion and equal opportunities People are at the heart of what we do. Whether it’s our team, our players, or the thousands of good causes supported, our aim is to play our part in creating a fairer, more equal world. We are open to ideas and are committed to creating a culture that is inclusive, representative and celebrates diversity in everyone. But we are not perfect. We will always strive to do better – that’s just who we are.