Senior Product Designer, Design Systems

About the role

One North is seeking an experienced senior design systems designer with deep expertise in UX/UI for design systems and advanced proficiency with Figma. The role can be based in the U.S. or Canada and involves working embedded on client teams, consulting on system solutions, supporting the development and evolution of client design systems, and contributing to intelligent or AI‑driven design systems. As a member of the multi‑disciplinary Design team, you will create and evolve scalable enterprise design systems that power product growth for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and evolution of enterprise‑grade design systems that scale across products and platforms, including UI kits, documentation, governance models, and component libraries.
• Build and maintain advanced Figma libraries using best practices for auto layout, variables, interactive components, and design tokens.
• Leverage existing design systems to accelerate product design workflows, identifying gaps and creating specialized libraries when needed.
• Ensure Figma workspaces, files, and libraries are optimized, organized, and aligned with system architecture and brand standards.
• Partner with engineering to ensure design system parity between design and code, supporting implementation through documentation and collaboration.
• Audit and refactor components to improve usability, accessibility, performance, and consistency across platforms.
• Prototype and test new patterns or components before integrating them into the broader system.
• Create clear, scalable documentation and onboarding materials to support system adoption across teams.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including product, engineering, and research—to ensure the system meets evolving business and user needs.
• Mentor and guide other designers, providing feedback and oversight to uphold design system quality and consistency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in client‑facing engagements, leading working sessions and presenting original work with clarity and confidence.
• Advocate for design system thinking and contribute to scaling design operations across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of design experience in an in-house product or design systems team, consultancy, or agency.
• Strong portfolio that includes enterprise design system creation and contributions.
• Expert understanding of design fundamentals, design systems, user‑experience fundamentals, and digital product experiences.
• Expert command of Figma and its advanced features (AutoLayout, Variables, DevMode, Advanced Prototyping) and curiosity about its AI features (Make, MCP Server).
• Experience with design system tools such as Zeroheight, Knapsack, Tokens Studio, Gradial.
• Interest in integrating AI into product and design system workflows.
• Understanding of design systems’ interconnectivity with engineering teams.
• Ability to adapt designs to various screen sizes and form factors.
• Expertise with design implications around WCAG accessibility requirements.
• Experience working in an Agile process.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to mentor and guide other designers.
• Self‑starter mindset with a passion for digital design and staying up‑to‑date on the latest tech and trends.

Skills

• Exceptional visual design skills (typography, color, layout).
• Advanced skills in Figma, including auto layout, variables, interactive components, and design tokens.
• Competency in common inquiry methods for UX design.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design (coding not required).
• Eye for detail and high personal standards.
• Dedication to following industry best practices and trends.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO health coverage with employer‑funded health savings account contributions.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life/AD&D insurance and short/long‑term disability insurance at no cost, with optional voluntary coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and pre‑ or post‑tax contribution options.
• Transportation benefits allowing pre‑tax contributions for parking and public transit.
• Four weeks of paid time off plus company‑paid holidays; additional PTO accrues after 3‑ and 10‑year anniversaries.
• Paid parental and primary caregiver leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.
• Employee Perks Program offering member‑only discounts on dining, entertainment, travel, and more.

Pay

The base salary range is $97,600 – $146,400, with the possibility of adjustments based on factors unrelated to protected classifications. Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs such as annual bonuses and profit sharing.