Director – Design Systems, Operations and Bank Design

Thrivent

. Own Thrivent's enterprise design system strategy, governance model, standards, tooling, and adoption roadmap .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $195,783 - $264,882 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading design teams and establishing enterprise design systems, with a strong focus on integrating AI into design workflows and ensuring alignment with product and business strategies. Proven ability to recruit, develop, and sustain high-performing teams while promoting operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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Enterprise Design System StrategyUser Experience DesignAI Design Tools EvaluationLeadership and Team DevelopmentStrategic Communication

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Hard Skills

Interaction DesignUI/UX DesignWeb Product DesignProduct InnovationResearch MethodologiesDesign OperationsDesign Standards GovernanceDesign Patterns and ComponentsAccessibility StandardsStrategic Design Thinking

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership SkillsInfluencing OutcomesCoaching and MentoringStakeholder CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Emerging AI Design ToolsDesign System Tooling

Industry Keywords

Diversified Financial ServicesProduct Operating ModelTalent ManagementHeadcount PlanningOrganizational Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Thrivent's enterprise design system strategy, governance model, standards, tooling, and adoption roadmap
Establish and govern enterprise mobile design standards
Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to align web and mobile experiences
Lead the Bank Design team and oversee the evolution of Thrivent's mobile design capabilities
Ensure design patterns, components, accessibility standards, and user experiences are incorporated into the enterprise design system
Coordinate experience across client and advisor products, channels, and platforms
Own design operations and the design system for client and advisor experiences
Lead the Bank product design team and align design work with product and business strategy
Integrate AI into design workflows and processes
Evaluate AI tools, establish best practices, and build team capability
Work with Product and Engineering peers to drive change
Drive development of new design practices across multiple workstreams
Frame and prioritize research initiatives to inform strategic decisions and identify opportunities
Participate in company-wide leadership initiatives and shape user experiences
Connect strategy and vision with day-to-day execution through storytelling and stakeholder communication
Define problems with cross-functional leads and manage managers
Coach managers toward strong people-management practices
Recruit, develop, and sustain a high-performing team
Promote shared accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and partnership
Model Thrivent's leadership competencies: Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Interaction Design, UI/UX Design, Web Product Design, Web Development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
12+ years of experience in a related field
5–8 years of experience in user experience, interaction design, product innovation, and research in a product development team
Working knowledge of emerging AI design tools and technologies
Ability to evaluate new AI capabilities and translate them into practical team adoption
Proven experience leading and mentoring design teams
Significant management experience and ability to recruit and hire top talent
Strong leadership skills
Strategic mindset and ability to develop innovative design practices
Strong strategic communication skills
Ability to influence outcomes across all organizational levels
Holistic understanding of organizational context and line of business strategy
Experience in talent management, recruiting, hiring, and professional development
Experience in annual and ad hoc headcount planning and securing necessary budget
Preferred: strategic design thinking
Preferred: knowledge and experience working in diversified financial services
Preferred: experience working within a product operating model at scale

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various bonuses, including annual or long-term incentives
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
401k
Pension
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental protection insurance
20 days of Paid Time Off each year
Sick and Safe Time
10 paid company holidays
Volunteer Time Off
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Well-being benefits