Design Systems & Operations Manager

Department

Digital Experience

Employee Type

Probationary

At Cebu Pacific , we embrace challenges head-on, staying at the forefront of innovation through agile technology, data-driven insights, and a relentless focus on customer and operational excellence. A career with our Dig ita l Team offers you the opportunity to shape the future of air travel—whether by developing cutting-edge dig ita l products, harnessing the power of analytics, or driving impactful projects that enhance passenger experiences and streamline operations.

We don’t just build technology—we create experiences and innovations that inspire and redefine the future of travel. Be part of this exciting journey and let your expertise take flight as a moment maker in the ever-evolving field of Dig ita l as a Design Systems & Operations Manager . Visit our careers site to learn more about how your moment matters at Cebu Pacific: Cebu Pacific Careers Site

Primary Responsibilities:

Design System Management

• Define the vision, roadmap, and governance for the company’s design system
• Build and maintain reusable components, patterns, and tokens aligned with brand and accessibility standards
• Collaborate with engineering to implement, maintain, and scale the system in code (via Storybook and Figma libraries)
• Document guidelines, usage standards, and best practices to drive adoption
• Measure system health, adoption, and impact on design and development speed
  
  

Design Operations

• Establish/streamline processes that improve design team efficiency (e.g., intake, prioritization, handoff) and output quality
• Manage and optimize design tools, plugins, and collaboration platforms
• Drive consistent documentation and knowledge sharing across the design team
• Work with the UX research practice to establish workflows and processes in line with industry standards
• Facilitate feedback loops and design reviews to maintain quality and alignment
  
  

Product Design

• Contribute to end-to-end product design; from exploration and wireframing to the final UI
• Create exceptional, user-friendly digital experiences that meet business goals and enhance customer satisfaction
• Work closely with stakeholders across various departments (product, marketing, IT, legal, info security, etc.) to ensure design strategies are aligned with business objectives, customer insights, and brand guidelines
• Conduct UX research (e.g., user interviews, prototype testing, usability testing, etc.) and lead design workshops to inform design decisions
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level designers, fostering skill development, creativity, and career growth within the team
• Work closely with developers to ensure design concepts are implemented accurately and effectively, collaborating throughout the development process to ensure a seamless user experience
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a Bachelor’s degree in courses related to Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related courses
• Must have 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design
• Must have e xperience creating/working on design systems, design standards, and cohesive visual languages
• Strong portfolio showcasing experience in conducting user research and analyzing data to inform the creation of user-centered designs
• Proven experience shipping digital products across multiple platforms
• Knowledge on industry-standard accessibility guidelines
• Knowledge on design system documentation
• Knowledge on design tokens and variables; Front-end development familiarity is a plus
• Advanced degree or certifications in UI/UX design or related fields is an advantage
• Must have a valid work visa or legal authorization to work in the Philippines
  
  

Why Join Us:

• We are the first Great Place to Work certified airline in Southeast Asia.
• We have been recognized as Best Employer Brand on LinkedIn for two consecutive years.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in developing and nurturing the talents that drive our success.
• Accelerate your career with access to extensive learning programs and leadership development initiatives, all under Ceb U, our corporate university.
• Enjoy unique employee perks such as free travel for you and your family. Expanded coverage to common law partners and same sex partners!
• Be assured of a comprehensive healthcare coverage upon hire.
  
  

Note: This position is for an Individual Contributor and will be based in Pasay City, Metro Manila but currently follows a hybrid workplace flexibility arrangement.

Your moment matters. Be a Moment Maker!

Cebu Pacific warns the public against fake hiring and training advertisements by unknown groups. We do not require payment from candidates during the recruitment process nor do we require submission of physical application documents. For official information on our job openings, please visit our LinkedIn or career site at CEB Careers Site for reference.

Experience Range Range (Years)

5 - 7 years

Job posted on

2022-02-07