Staff Design Systems Lead
virtual vocationsNew York (NY)
Staff Design Systems Lead
Posted 3 days ago
virtual vocationsNew York (NY)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Building and leading a design system from the ground up, the full-time Staff Design Systems Lead will set the vision, create foundational components, and ensure the system is AI-ready while working remotely.
Key responsibilities:
Set the design system's vision and direction, preserving and evolving components based on user needs
Build foundational elements hands-on, establishing quality standards and guidance for the system
Lead and develop a team dedicated to the design system, fostering an environment for high-quality workRequired qualificationsProven experience in setting direction and delivering outcomes in design systems or design engineering
Exceptional visual and interaction design skills with a strong portfolio demonstrating craft and simplicity
Deep systems thinking with a track record of creating adoptable systems that enhance speed and quality
Strong technical fluency, including prototyping in code and understanding front-end architecture
Experience using AI in design work and a clear perspective on AI-ready design systems
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.
Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.