Product Designer

The RoleThe company is seeking a Design System Product Designer to create, maintain, and scale the foundational building blocks that power the entire customer experience. This role defines the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the design system while partnering closely with engineering to ensure adoption and implementation quality. What the role owns:Creating, maintaining, and scaling component libraries, design tokens, interaction patterns, and accessibility standardsDefining and owning the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the design systemPartnering closely with engineering to ensure system adoption, alignment, and implementation qualityDeveloping workflows that improve designer-developer collaboration, including Figma libraries, documentation, and quality checksShaping internal best practices for design documentation, guidelines, and cross-team collaborationConstantly raising the bar for design craft and execution across the organization What the Candidate BringsRequired experience and skills:4+ years of experience in product designProven experience building design systems for SaaS platformsDeep expertise in Figma, including component libraries, tokens, variants, and systematic file organizationA commitment to constantly learning and adapting to the rapid changes AI brings to user interface and user experience designA proclivity for adopting and intelligently experimenting with AI tools in the design workflowStrong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate system rationale and implementation guidanceExperience operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and high expectations for craftA portfolio that demonstrates how the candidate has shaped scalable design patterns, systematized complex UI challenges, and delivered cohesive experiences Who Thrives HereThe company is a strong fit for someone who:Has a "do what it takes" attitude – willing to dive into problems and solve them independently, without anyone to delegate toWould describe themselves as relentlessly resourcefulHas a strong internal sense of urgency and a bias toward doing things today rather than tomorrowHas experience working in a startup environment (preferred but not required)Is genuinely excited about the adventure of building a company Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary: Up to $280,000 + Equity is awarded on top of base salary.Medical benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to suit the needs of the employee and their family.401(k) program: Access to a company-sponsored 401(k) program for future planning.Commuter benefits: Provided to help make getting to and from the office easier and more convenient.Unlimited PTO: Time off to recharge, stay healthy, and bring the best self to work.Office perks: A vibrant downtown San Francisco office with catered lunch provided five days a week, premium snacks and coffee, a gym located in the building, and a dog-friendly environment.