Staff Product Designer, Design Systems & Platform

About the role

The Staff Product Designer will lead the design systems and platform initiatives within our product design team. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining a cohesive visual language across all products, ensuring consistency in design principles and user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of design systems to ensure consistency across all products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, and other designers to align on design strategies and solutions.
• Develop and maintain design guidelines and style guides to ensure brand consistency.
• Conduct research to inform design decisions and improve user experiences.
• Work closely with developers to translate designs into code and ensure seamless integration.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in design systems and platform development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in product design, preferably in a leadership capacity.
• Experience leading design systems and platform initiatives.
• Strong understanding of design principles and user-centered design methodologies.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and GitHub.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive design systems and platform initiatives.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and influencing design strategy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to communicate complex design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

• Expertise in design systems and platform development.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design and usability principles.
• Experience with design tooling and version control systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid remote-work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee recognition program.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule with the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time.