We’re hiring a Senior Product Designer – Design Systems to lead the creation and evolution of a scalable design system for web and mobile applications, at a Series C Start Up.

In this role, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally to define cohesive design standards, streamline workflows, and elevate the user experience across all digital products. The ideal candidate is a strategic, systems-level thinker with strong visual design skills, technical depth, and a passion for building and maintaining design systems at scale.

This is a remote, contract (possible contract-to-hire) opportunity for US candidates who meet specific eligibility requirements. The position is 40 hours per week, following a standard Monday–Friday business hours schedule.

Sr. Product Designer, Design Systems Responsibilities:

Own the creation, maintenance, and evolution of a scalable design system across web and mobile platforms.
Define and document standards, components, and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across products.
Collaborate with product designers, brand designers, and engineers to implement and evolve the system.
Drive adoption of the design system through education, documentation, and team support (e.g., office hours, pairing sessions).
Monitor and integrate industry trends, user feedback, and research insights into system improvements.
Advocate for design system value and promote a culture of design excellence across the organization.
Mentor and coach product designers to elevate design standards and practices.
Contribute to refining team processes and identifying opportunities for design operations improvements.

Sr. Product Designer, Design Systems Requirements:

6+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on digital products across web and mobile.
2+ years of direct experience building and maintaining scalable design systems.
Strong visual design and UX/UI fundamentals (hierarchy, layout, interaction design).
Experience working in fast-paced, startup environments, particularly with 0–1 product development.
Technical fluency in responsive design and design-to-dev collaboration.
Proficient in Figma, and comfortable with documentation tools like Notion, Google Suite, or Confluence.
Skilled at using both qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions.
Strong collaboration and communication abilities across teams and disciplines.
Experience mentoring designers and contributing to team growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced visual design capabilities, including iconography and motion design.
Prototyping skills and familiarity with animation.
Creative and experimental mindset with an eye on emerging design trends.

Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Program
Commuter Benefit
eLearning Resources
Education Reimbursement
Ongoing Training & Development
*To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

There is no deadline to apply.