Staff Product Designer (Design Systems)

TL;DR

Staff Product Designer (Design Systems): Evolve and scale hirify.global's Design System focusing on strategic architecture, visual evolution, cross-platform parity, and accessibility leadership. Focus on designing scalable systems, collaborating with engineering, and driving governance and metrics for a unified user experience across platforms.

Location: Remote within Canada only

Salary: $150,000–$200,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a fintech company reinventing credit to offer honest and flexible buy now, pay later solutions without hidden fees or compounding interest.

What you will do

• Lead strategic architecture and governance of hirify.global’s Design System including token strategy and component logic.
• Refine and evolve the visual language ensuring clarity, performance, and high craftsmanship.
• Ensure cross-platform parity across Web, iOS, and Android with native-feeling experiences.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to align on API structures and token implementation.
• Maintain detailed documentation and usage guidelines to reduce friction for product teams.
• Champion accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA+) and mentor designers on systems thinking.

Requirements

• Must be located in Canada and able to work remotely within the country.
• 8+ years of product design experience with significant focus on Design Systems at scale.
• Advanced expertise in Figma including auto-layout, component properties, and library management.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript frameworks (React, React Native).
• Deep knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
• Ability to self-direct, prioritize, and communicate effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with documentation platforms like Storybook, Zeroheight, or Supernova.
• Background in fintech, consumer finance, or regulated industries.
• Experience with motion design and animation choreography tools (Lottie, Rive).
• Skills in writing automation scripts or plugins for Figma.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Generous stipends for technology, food, lifestyle, and family forming expenses.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules for rest and recharge.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with discounted shares.
• Remote-first company with flexibility to work from almost anywhere within Canada.