Design Technologist, Ads
TikTok · San Jose, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteArt & Creative$122k–$272k/yrFull-time
About the Role
We’re seeking a Senior Design Technologist to bridge the worlds of design and technology. In this role, you’ll spearhead innovative technology solutions that scale our design system, accelerate creative storytelling, and empower content design — ensuring our design org works smarter, faster, and with greater impact.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality design technology solutions across design systems, creative design, and content design.
- Define technical best practices for design–engineering collaboration and design technology adoption.
- Build internal tools, Figma plugins, and AI-powered utilities that improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
- Mentor and guide designers and engineers in prototyping, AI literacy, and design technology usage.
- Partner cross-functionally to drive adoption of developed technologies and best practices.
- Explore emerging platforms, AI tools, and generative technologies to extend our design foundation.
- Influence roadmap strategy for design system evolution, creative innovation, and content workflows.
Minimum Qualifications
- Extensive years of experience in design engineering, creative technology, or front-end development roles.
- Strong skills in React, JavaScript frameworks, prototyping, and integrations/plugins for Figma.
- Experience with AI/ML-adjacent tools: prompt engineering, AI-assisted coding, or generative design workflows.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholders.
- Track record of building or contributing to large-scale design systems, creative tooling, or content workflows.
- Solid understanding of design systems, visual design, content design, accessibility, and internationalization best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills — able to bridge between design, engineering, and product teams.
- Strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing design engineering and prototyping work.
- Background in creative technology for campaigns, motion, or experimental interaction design a plus.
Pay
Base salary range: $121,600 – $272,000 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.
Benefits
- Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Wellbeing benefits
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 10 paid sick days per year
- 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)