Senior Digital Designer

About The JobBuild in Amsterdam is looking for a Senior 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.ResponsibilitiesDesign SystemsDesign and maintain scalable UI components and patterns within a cross-platform design system.Define components, tokens, and usage guidelines that work seamlessly with development 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 apply the system confidently.Continuously evolve the system based on stakeholder feedback, accessibility standards, and design trends.Educate teams and clients on the value of system-driven design through presentations, workshops, and practical guidance.Digital DesignTranslate strategy, UX, and brand into visually compelling interfaces with attention to detail, motion, and clarity.Design high-quality digital experiences for flagship e-commerce projects, from initial concepts to polished UI.Bring fresh ideas and cross-industry inspiration to elevate visual design and system thinking.Collaborate with UX, brand, and development teams to bring designs to life.Ensure pixel-perfect delivery with detailed specs, prototypes, and a strong eye for craft.Be comfortable contributing to product design work for e-commerce platforms when needed, from refining flows to shaping user interactions.Occasionally work on interactive landing pages and campaign experiences, bringing brand stories to life beyond standard e-commerce UI.IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF YOU HAVE4–6+ years of experience in digital design, ideally within e-commerce or product design.A proven track record of creating and managing design systems for large-scale digital products.Strong skills in Figma, including components, variants, auto-layout, and documentation workflows.Understanding of development handoff processes and tools.Excellent communication skills — able to clearly explain design rationale to clients and 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, and performance outcomes. E-commerce projects that demonstrate both creative craft and system thinking.About UsWe’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 brand storytelling, e-commerce strategy, and high-craft design to deliver memorable user experiences. 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.Click here to view our showreel.What We OfferA full-time job in a passionate & international teamGood work-life balance 🚲Beautiful office in the centre of Amsterdam 🇳🇱Freedom to explore, make mistakes & develop your talentsCompelling projects for national & international top brands, start-ups & cultural institutionsDaily fresh cooked lunch by our own chefSport subscription & weekly bootcamp availableVitality workshops & coaching on the jobFree access to the Stedelijk Museum in AmsterdamOccasional evening gathering & an unforgettable annual company trip 🏄‍♀️A competitive salary, depending on your experience & skillsBiA Pension PlanMac Book Pro Laptop50+ new friendsDIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSIONAt BiA, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives, as we believe that a multifaceted team enriches our culture and challenges conventional thinking.APPLY FOR THE JOBWe believe in making the internet for everyone & value a diverse working environment to make that happen. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to apply!