Credit One Bank Design System
Led a team of 4 designers while collaborating with 16 engineers and 3 product managers to build a design system from the ground up. Made all strategic decisions from icon selection to documentation structure. Secured 100% stakeholder buy-in, including CEO approval, before full system completion through a comprehensive presentation demonstrating business value and cost savings.
Building from Zero
Created a comprehensive design system foundation for all Credit One Bank internal tools through extensive research, competitor analysis, and stakeholder interviews to understand specific user needs.
Executive Buy-in
Secured executive support through a strategic presentation to the CEO outlining business value, cost savings, and efficiency gains. This presentation was instrumental in achieving 100% stakeholder buy-in before system completion.
Team Leadership
Led cross-functional collaboration with 4 designers, 16 engineers, and 3 product managers. Established clear workflows, documentation standards, and regular check-ins to maintain alignment on goals and progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit new product work in flight
- Propose and scope new components and features
- Lead design system governance and standards
- Collaborate with engineering teams on implementation
- Conduct design reviews and provide feedback
- Maintain design system documentation
Impact
Achieved 100% adoption across all internal tools with an 80% faster design-to-build process. Created over 3,000 components that became the single source of truth for design decisions, significantly improving consistency, reducing development time, and enhancing employee satisfaction through better tool experiences.