Senior Product Designer (Design Systems)

TL;DR

Senior Product Designer (Design Systems): Leading the evolution and governance of a scalable enterprise design system with an accent on accessibility, consistency, and cross-product cohesion. Focus on defining reusable UI components, mentoring design teams, and partnering with engineering to align complex workflows with modern web standards.

Location: Must be based in one of the following 16 states: AL, CA, DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, or WV.

Salary: $96,132–$132,000

Company

A digital integration consultancy dedicated to solving meaningful problems through iterative development and user-centered design.

What you will do

• Lead the evolution and governance of the organization's design system to ensure scalability and accessibility.
• Define and maintain reusable UI components and interaction patterns in collaboration with engineering.
• Drive cross-product UX strategy by designing cohesive experiences across multiple applications.
• Lead accessibility initiatives including WCAG compliance, assistive technology support, and inclusive design.
• Mentor peers and foster knowledge sharing within the design community.
• Partner with Product Managers, Content Strategists, and Engineers throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in UX, Product Design, or Design Systems.
• Must reside in one of the 16 approved US states.
• Demonstrated experience building and governing enterprise-scale design systems.
• Deep knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2, ARIA).
• Experience designing complex workflows for multiple products or platforms.
• Proficiency with modern design tools like Figma and FigJam.

Nice to have

• Experience with USWDS or federal accessibility requirements.
• Knowledge of front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience working on enterprise SaaS or government digital services.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% coverage for medical HSA plan plus employer contributions.
• 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting.
• Flexible, life-friendly schedules and generous PTO.
• Paid Parental Leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA.
• Education, wellness, and tech allowances.
• Performance-based bonus program.

Hiring process

• Introductory interview with a recruiter.
• Role-specific technical assessment.
• Skills and business fit interview.