The role involves designing and maintaining scalable UI components for a design system ensuring collaboration with engineers and improving design practices through AI tools.

Job Requisition ID: 94110
Location Designation: Fully Remote
Senior Associate System Designer Digital & Performance Marketing
Marketing - Digital & Performance Marketing Center | Remote
New York Life is building the next generation of digital experiences for our customers supported by a scalable enterprise design system. We are seeking a Design System to join our MADI Design System team.
This role is ideal for a mid-level designer with strong design system experience who is growing into a senior contributor or a senior designer open to a hands-on system-focused contract role. You will contribute to the evolution and adoption of our design system working closely with product designers and front-end engineers to ensure high-quality consistent and accessible UI across platforms.
What You'll Do:
Design Systems & UI
Contribute to the design and maintenance of design system foundations components and patterns
Design scalable UI components that support multiple products and use cases
Build and manage components variants and documentation in Figma
Apply accessibility best practices (WCAG ADA) to system components
Participate in audits and improvements to keep the system current and effective
Design-to-Code & Engineering Collaboration
Work closely with front-end engineers to support design-to-code workflows
Design with awareness of React component structures responsive behavior and system constraints
Support component handoff and documentation to ensure consistent implementation
Collaborate on refining component patterns based on engineering and product feedback
AI & Continuous Improvement
Use or experiment with AI-assisted tools to support design efficiency consistency or documentation
Stay informed on emerging design system front-end and AI practices
Contribute ideas to improve how the design system scales and evolves
Collaboration & Communication
Partner with product designers product managers and engineers across teams
Clearly communicate design intent guidelines and system usage
Provide thoughtful design feedback and support to system contributors
Help teams understand how and when to use system components effectively
What We're Looking For
Experience:
3-6 years of experience in UI or product design for digital products
1-2+ years of experience contributing to or working with a design system
Experience collaborating with front-end engineers on component-based UI
Exposure to enterprise multi-product or regulated environments is a plus
Technical & Design Skills
Strong proficiency in Figma including components and shared libraries
Working knowledge of HTML CSS and responsive design principles
Familiarity with React-based design systems and component-driven development
Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG ADA)
Experience working in Agile or cross-functional product teams
Professional Skills
Comfortable working independently in a contract environment
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
Curious mindset with interest in growing design system and technical skills
Nice to Have:
Experience with AI-assisted design tools or workflows
Familiarity with CMS platforms such as Adobe Experience Manager
Experience in financial services insurance or other regulated industries
Additional Information:
This is a contract role supporting enterprise-scale digital products
Portfolio demonstrating UI systems components or scalable design work is required
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $90000-$128500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience skills qualifications and job location. Additionally employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology- data- and AI-enabled organization we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities-inviting bold thinking collaborative problem-solving and purpose-driven innovation. Here you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company we offer a place to grow your skills contribute to meaningful work and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce including leave programs adoption assistance and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
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Job Requisition ID: 94110