Staff Visual Designer - Design Systems
Core
Define and evolve Mercury's visual design language (type, color, iconography) and design systems to ensure scalability and high craft across all product surfaces.
Role type
Staff Visual Designer (Design Systems)
Builds
Scalable design systems, brand-in-product visual moments, and AI tools for designers
Domain
Fintech / Digital Banking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Typography, color systems, iconography, systems thinking, design tool proficiency, front-end prototyping (React), coaching/mentoring, stakeholder management, visual design strategy
Preferred skills
Motion design, AI-assisted prototyping
Technologies
React, design tools
Responsibilities
Redefine and ship foundational improvements to the design language; Partner with Brand to integrate expressive visual moments; Define craft standards and build repeatable guidelines; Coach product designers on craft and quality; Partner with engineers to ensure visual decisions translate to scalable components; Represent design systems in cross-functional leadership conversations
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship