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Staff Visual Designer - Design Systems

Ladders · United States · 2 days ago
RemoteRemoteArt & Creative$229k–$286k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Redefine and implement foundational improvements to the company’s design language for scalable product surfaces
  • Collaborate with Brand and craft leaders to integrate expressive design moments into the product
  • Establish and communicate high standards for design excellence across the organization
  • Mentor product designers through direct feedback to enhance individual and system quality
  • Coordinate with design systems and engineering teams to ensure effective translation of visual decisions into components
  • Represent design systems and visual craft to leadership across Brand, Engineering, and design teams

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in visual design with expertise in typography, color systems, and iconography
  • Diverse portfolio showcasing foundational design and high-craft visual work
  • Ability to articulate design success with conviction and clarity
  • Experience coaching or mentoring fellow designers
  • Strong systems thinking for balancing expressive design with scalable solutions
  • Proficient stakeholder management to gain executive buy-in on design initiatives
  • Strong communication skills to advocate for design decisions effectively
  • Proficiency in design tools and experience with front-end prototyping, especially React. Motion design skills are a plus

Benefits

  • Equity options and stock units as part of the total rewards package
  • Highly competitive salary ranges tailored to the SaaS and fintech industry
  • Regular updates on compensation based on reliable industry surveys

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