Sr. Product Designer, Design Systems (contract to hire) [78098]

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Overview

As the Sr. Product Designer, Design Systems you'll lead the development and maintenance of a robust design system for web and mobile applications. This role will work cross-functionally to establish cohesive design standards, streamline design processes, and ensure high-quality user experiences across all digital products. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong visual design skills, deep technical understanding, and a passion for design systems at scale.

Type: Contract to hire, remote, must be in the US and meet certain requirements

Schedule: 40 hrs per week, normal business hours M-F

Pay: $65 - $75 per hour, paid weekly, benefits eligible

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THESE IN YOUR RESUME AND PORTFOLIO SITE:

1. At least TWO examples of design systems you built from scratch with full process samples
2. Detail about your 0-1 work
3. Samples for these in both web and mobile

Sr. Product Designer, Design Systems Duties

• 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.

Bonus Skills:

• 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.

No deadline to apply.