Design Systems Lead
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on15, San Garin, Westpark, Irvine, Orange County, California, 92606, United States
Who is Taco Bell?
Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,500+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We're not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we're also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands.
Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn't been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.
We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.
At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.
About the Role
The Design Systems Lead is responsible for building, scaling, and governing Taco Bell's design system as a core product ecosystem, not just a UI toolkit, and drives impact across the business through consistency, scalability, and cross-platform cohesion. With this role, the opportunities are endless: shaping a living enterprise design platform that powers mobile apps, web platforms, kiosk experiences, internal tools, and future digital products. The Design Systems Lead will report to the Senior UX Manager / Creative Director and lead the strategic evolution and operational execution of Taco Bell's design system platform.
Work Environment & Culture
We offer a hybrid work schedule with onsite expectations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, plus a year-round flex day on Fridays. Our culture is designed to support work-life balance and well-being, featuring onsite childcare through Bright Horizons, an onsite dining center and game room (including a Taco Bell inside the building), and comprehensive amenities like dry cleaning, laundry services, and a carwash.
Employees enjoy an onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions, up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering, and access to tuition reimbursement. We are committed to a "Work-Hard, Play-Hard" philosophy that celebrates different perspectives and bold self-expression.
Equal Opportunity & Legal
At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self!
Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.
Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
15, San Garin, Westpark, Irvine, Orange County, California, 92606, United States
Irvine, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage cross-functional relationships with Engineering, Product, and Brand teams
- check_circleDrive system consistency across mobile, web, kiosk, and internal tools
- check_circlePartner with engineering teams to align design intent with technical implementation
- check_circleDefine contribution models, lifecycle management, and versioning standards
- check_circleLead enablement, adoption, and education for the design system across the organization
- check_circleLead the architecture, evolution, and governance of Taco Bell's design system
Requirements
- verified8+ years of experience in design
- verifiedExpert proficiency in Figma, design tokens, component libraries, and system architecture
- verifiedAuthorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHybrid work schedule with onsite expectations Tues, Wed, Thurs and flex day Fridaycheck_circleOnsite childcare through Bright Horizonscheck_circleOnsite dining center, game room, dry cleaning, laundry services, and carwashcheck_circleOnsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessionsUp to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
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In this Design Systems Lead at KFC role, you will manage cross-functional relationships with engineering, product, and brand teams; drive system consistency across mobile, web, kiosk, and internal tools; partner with engineering teams to align design intent with technical implementation; and define contribution models, lifecycle management, and versioning standards.
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To qualify for the Design Systems Lead at KFC position, applicants should have: 8+ years of experience in design; Expert proficiency in Figma, design tokens, component libraries, and system architecture; and Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
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Design Systems Lead at KFC is based in 15, San Garin, Westpark, Irvine, Orange County, California, 92606, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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KFC has listed this Design Systems Lead role as hybrid.
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Design Systems Lead at KFC typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Design Systems Lead at KFC include Figma; Design Tokens; Component Libraries; and System Architecture.
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