Description
ABOUT THE JOB
Build in Amsterdam is looking for an experienced Digital Designer who can split their time between leading design system work and delivering high-quality digital design for large-scale e-commerce projects. You’ll work closely with strategists, UX designers, and developers to ensure our designs scale efficiently, stay on brand, and perform beautifully across platforms. This role is as much about shaping the way we design as it is about creating exceptional interfaces. You will champion design systems that make our work faster, more consistent, and easier to implement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Design System work● Design and maintain scalable UI components and patterns within a cross-platformdesign system.● Define components, tokens, and usage guidelines that work seamlessly withdevelopment workflows.● Make smart decisions on when to use, adapt, or extend the system for project-specific needs.● Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth implementation and consistent quality.● Contribute to onboarding, documentation, and visual standards that help teams applythe system confidently.● Continuously evolve the system based on stakeholder feedback, accessibilitystandards, and design trends.● Educate teams and clients on the value of system-driven design throughpresentations, workshops, and practical guidance.Digital Design● Translate strategy, UX, and brand into visually compelling interfaces with attention todetail, motion, and clarity.● Design high-quality digital experiences for flagship e-commerce projects, from initialconcepts to polished UI.● Bring fresh ideas and cross-industry inspiration to elevate visual design and systemthinking.● Collaborate with UX, brand, and development teams to bring designs to life.● Ensure pixel-perfect delivery with detailed specs, prototypes, and a strong eye forcraft.● Be comfortable contributing to product design work for e-commerce platforms whenneeded, from refining flows to shaping user interactions.● Occasionally work on interactive landing pages and campaign experiences, bringingbrand stories to life beyond standard e-commerce UI.
ABOUT US
We’re Build in Amsterdam, a design and development agency, part of The Front Row Group.We create digital flagship stores for brands with global ambitions. Our work blends brandstorytelling, e-commerce strategy, and high-craft design to deliver memorable userexperiences. We partner with clients like Suitsupply, Polaroid, Roger Vivier, Secrid, Vitra,Mammut and Foam Museum to create digital products that are both beautiful and high-performing.
Requirements
IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF YOU HAVE
● Experience in digital design, within e-commerce or product design.● A proven track record of creating and managing design systems for large-scaledigital products.● Strong skills in Figma, including components, variants, auto-layout, anddocumentation workflows.● Understanding of development handoff processes and tools.● Excellent communication skills — able to clearly explain design rationale to clientsand teammates.● Proficient in written and spoken English.● Comfortable working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.● Bonus: experience with builder.io or similar tools that facilitate automated design-to-development workflows.
WHAT WE'D LOVE TO SEE IN YOUR PORTFOLIO
• Examples of digital UX/UI work with measurable impact.• Case studies of design system implementations, showing process, documentation, andperformance outcomes.• E-commerce projects that demonstrate both creative craft and system thinking.
Benefits
WHAT WE OFFER
● A full-time job in a passionate & international team● Good work-life balance 🚲● Beautiful office in the centre of Amsterdam 🇳🇱● Freedom to explore, make mistakes & develop your talents● Compelling projects for national & international top brands, start-ups & culturalinstitutions● Daily fresh cooked lunch by our own chef● Sport subscription & weekly bootcamp available● Vitality workshops & coaching on the job● Free access to the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam● Occasional evening gathering & an unforgettable annual company trip 🏄● A competitive salary, depending on your experience & skills● BiA Pension Plan● Mac Book Pro Laptop● 50+ new friends
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At BiA, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equalopportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talentedindividuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives, as we believethat a multifaceted team enriches our culture and challenges conventional thinking.
APPLY FOR THE JOB
We believe in making the internet for everyone & value a diverse working environment tomake that happen. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to apply!