UI/UX Design Engineer (Library Manager)

Vista Musical Instruments is an innovative, global collective of music-related brands dedicated to building meaningful products and experiences for the music community. Brands include MONO, Harmony, Heritage Guitars, Teisco, Swee Lee, Dawsons, and Manny’s. Vista Musical Instruments is headquartered in Singapore, with operations in the USA, UK, and APAC, and is a part of Caldecott Music Group.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a meticulous and innovative UI/UX Design Engineer to serve as the Library Manager for our growing suite of Shopify stores and M&D sites, including our US D2C platform. This role is critical in ensuring design consistency, enhancing user experience, and maintaining accessibility standards across all digital touchpoints. As a Library Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our design libraries and templates are always current, optimized, and impactful.

Responsibilities:

1. Design Library Management:
   • Maintain and update comprehensive design libraries across all Shopify stores and M&D sites.
   • Develop reusable components and templates that align with brand guidelines and business objectives.
   • Document and share best practices for utilizing design libraries across teams.
2. UI Optimization:
   • Continuously improve store UI for enhanced usability, visual consistency, and seamless mobile responsiveness.
   • Conduct regular audits to identify and resolve inconsistencies or outdated elements.
   • Implement UI solutions that enhance customer engagement and drive conversions.
3. Accessibility Evaluation:
   • Routinely assess digital assets for compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
   • Recommend and implement improvements to ensure inclusivity across all platforms.

Reports to CX Lead to align design libraries with technical feasibility and scalability and frequent alignment with Lead Developer. Work closely with the Content Team to ensure design templates and libraries support dynamic and engaging storytelling. Act as a bridge between creative and technical teams to ensure seamless execution of design updates. Stay updated on emerging design and UI/UX trends to introduce innovative ideas. Regularly review analytics and feedback to inform design improvements. Provide training and guidance to team members on utilizing design systems effectively.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a focus on maintaining design systems or libraries.
3. Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
4. Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and mobile-first design principles.
5. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
6. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.