Lead Designer
Core
Lead the evolution of Datadog's visual identity and build scalable brand systems to enable consistency across all customer touchpoints.
Role type
Lead Designer (Brand & Design Systems)
Builds
Scalable brand systems, component libraries, templates, and asset libraries for the organization.
Domain
Technology / Observability Platform / Brand Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Visual identity design, typography, layout, color theory, hierarchy, Figma component architecture, design system governance, AI-assisted design workflows, stakeholder presentation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience building large-scale brand systems from scratch, mentoring designers, translating brand strategy into scalable systems
Technologies
Figma, AI tools for design and prototyping
Responsibilities
Lead the evolution of Datadog's visual identity and establish the quality bar for brand expression. Build brand systems, templates, asset libraries, and guidelines. Design, build, and steward a scalable, Figma-native brand system including component libraries and variables. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive creative experiences. Enable designers by creating tools, documentation, and workflows. Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders. Help define how the brand design practice evolves as the company grows.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities