Design System Specialist- UX/UI

Role Overview

We are looking for a UX/UI Designer with 3 years+ experience in the Life Sciences industry and deep expertise in Figma design systems to join our Accenture Song team. This person should be able to design high-quality digital experiences, build and scale complex omni-channel design systems, and embed AI into modern design workflows in a practical and valuable way.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands on designer who is also confident in client facing environments, capable of managing projects, stakeholders, while delivering in a collaborative, high performing team. They will lean in, be creative, and have a passion for design. They should be adaptable, curious, and motivated to learn and apply emerging creative technologies in today's evolving market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UX and UI design across discovery, wireframing, prototyping, visual design and handoff to development team
• Design beautiful, user centred experiences for complex digital products and platforms.
• Build, scale and maintain advanced Figma based design systems, component libraries, and reusable patterns.
• Apply Life Sciences industry knowledge to create solutions suited to regulated and complex environments.
• Integrate AI tools and workflows to improve design efficiency, innovation, and delivery.
• Work directly with clients and stakeholders to define needs, shape solutions and build trust.
• Scope projects, support planning, and contribute to delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Share knowledge, drive collaboration and high standards.
• Proven experience in a UX/UI Designer or similar role.
• Strong background in the Life Sciences, Pharma, Healthcare or related sector.
• Advanced expertise in Figma, including complex design systems and scalable component structures.
• Experience working in client facing roles and managing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to scope projects, manage priorities and adapt to changing requirements.
• Experience working with design teams in multiple locations/time zones.
• Strong understanding of AI in design workflows and the current digital landscape.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.

The Ideal candidate will be:

• Strategic and hands on
• Empathetic and collaborative
• Confident with clients and stakeholders
• Organised and adaptable
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Passionate about design quality and innovation

This role is ideal for a designer who can combine UX/UI excellence, Life Sciences experience, design system expertise and AI-enabled ways of working. The successful candidate will be a strong designer, team player with excellent communication skills.

What'sin it for you:

At Accenture Ireland, in addition to a competitive base salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes pension, private health insurance, discounted gym membership, emergency caring facilities, and 2 days' leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexible working arrangements can be discussed depending on the position.

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