Product Design Manager, Design Systems
Core
Own the craft and execution of Lyft's Design System (LPL) spanning product, marketing, and brand, shipped directly to code, while leading the AI transformation of the system.
Role type
Manager, Design Systems
Builds
Design system components, patterns, guidelines, and tooling for iOS, Android, web, and brand surfaces
Domain
Transportation technology / Design Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design system strategy and roadmap, team management, cross-platform design coherence, accessibility standards, engineering partnership, component contribution and review processes, AI-assisted design tooling familiarity, async communication, decision-making in ambiguity
Preferred skills
AI-assisted design tooling (Figma MCP, generative workflows, agentic prototyping)
Technologies
Figma, iOS, Android, Web
Responsibilities
Set strategy and roadmap for the Design System; Lead the AI transformation of the system; Manage and develop a team of design systems designers and illustrators; Hold the quality bar for system-wide design including accessibility and brand consistency; Partner with engineering to maintain system health and sequence work; Own the component contribution and review process end-to-end
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership