Product Design Lead - Design Systems
Core
Own and evolve the design system end-to-end, including component library, token architecture, documentation, and workflows connecting design to production.
Role type
Product Design Lead (Design Systems)
Builds
Production-ready component libraries, design tokens, and documentation for web and mobile surfaces.
Domain
Enterprise SaaS / Fintech / Design Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems-level design thinking, component architecture, design tokens, accessibility standards, front-end fundamentals (HTML/CSS/React), design-to-code workflow, cross-functional leadership, strategic planning
Preferred skills
AI-powered design tooling integration, open-source design systems experience, design-to-code automation tools, external thought leadership
Technologies
Figma, Storybook, GitHub, React, HTML, CSS
Responsibilities
Own the architecture, strategy, and evolution of the design system; Design and ship production-ready components with high craft standards; Partner with frontend engineering to ensure system decisions translate cleanly into code; Create clear, opinionated documentation and usage guidance; Build and maintain governance models balancing system integrity with product speed; Conduct regular audits to identify inconsistencies and improve design-to-code parity; Lead the evaluation and integration of AI-powered design tooling into system workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
