Product Designer (Design Systems)

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience designing UX and UI for software, with a focus on design systems,
• Experience working independently and collaboratively to explore design solutions from concept to implementation,
• Proven ability to create simple, scalable solutions for complex user experiences across multiple products,
• Experience managing complex projects that involve collaboration across different teams and organizational boundaries,
• Proficiency using prototyping or concepts to communicate design decisions effectively,
• (Desirable) A deep understanding of how design systems operate within large, multi-product companies,
• (Desirable) A passion for creating accessible, user-friendly designs that cater to a broad audience,
• (Desirable) Experience mentoring junior or early-career designers,
• (Desirable) A knack for identifying and solving ambiguous problems, shaping them into clear, actionable goals

What the job involves

• We are seeking a Product Designer to join our Design Systems (Figma Pattern Library) team, dedicated to building and evolving shared patterns and components across Figma’s expanding suite of products,
• This role will focus on a consistent and approachable experience for Figma’s audience, regardless of the product they are using,
• As Figma continues to grow, a cohesive design system that spans multiple products is critical,
• We are looking for a designer with experience in multi-product environments who can work collaboratively across teams to develop, refine, and implement design systems that scale,
• Contribute to the overall strategy and decision-making regarding cross-product design systems,
• Define and communicate a clear vision for shared design patterns that can be utilized across various products,
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and other design teams to ensure consistent implementation of design components,
• Create, iterate, and refine design system components, including flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals,
• Drive the adoption and continuous improvement of the design system across the organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing UX and UI for software, with a focus on design systems,
• Experience working independently and collaboratively to explore design solutions from concept to implementation,
• Proven ability to create simple, scalable solutions for complex user experiences across multiple products,
• Experience managing complex projects that involve collaboration across different teams and organizational boundaries,
• Proficiency using prototyping or concepts to communicate design decisions effectively,

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a Product Designer to join our Design Systems (Figma Pattern Library) team, dedicated to building and evolving shared patterns and components across Figma’s expanding suite of products,
• This role will focus on a consistent and approachable experience for Figma’s audience, regardless of the product they are using,
• As Figma continues to grow, a cohesive design system that spans multiple products is critical,
• We are looking for a designer with experience in multi-product environments who can work collaboratively across teams to develop, refine, and implement design systems that scale,
• Contribute to the overall strategy and decision-making regarding cross-product design systems,
• Define and communicate a clear vision for shared design patterns that can be utilized across various products,
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and other design teams to ensure consistent implementation of design components,
• Create, iterate, and refine design system components, including flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals,
• Drive the adoption and continuous improvement of the design system across the organization