Senior UX Designer I , Design Systems

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior UX Designer I, Design Systems in United States.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and systems-minded UX professional to shape scalable digital experiences within a mission-driven remote organization. In this role, you will contribute to the evolution of a robust design system while also leading end-to-end product design initiatives that impact a broad and engaged user base. You’ll collaborate closely with researchers, engineers, product managers, and fellow designers to create intuitive, accessible, and visually cohesive solutions. The position offers a strong balance between strategic thinking and hands-on execution, ideal for someone passionate about both user-centered design and scalable systems. Working in a collaborative, feedback-driven environment, you’ll help define design standards, improve workflows, and explore innovative AI-powered design practices. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in distributed teams and wants their work to contribute to meaningful societal impact.

• Lead the discovery, ideation, and execution of user-centered product experiences from concept through final delivery
• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and evolution of design systems, including components, tokens, documentation, and scalable UI patterns
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, UX research, and internal stakeholders to align design solutions with business and user needs
• Translate research insights and behavioral data into clear, engaging, and accessible product experiences
• Develop high-quality mockups, prototypes, and interaction flows while maintaining consistency across products
• Partner with front-end engineers to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications and system standards
• Support and improve documentation practices that enable broad adoption of design systems across teams
• Participate actively in design critiques, mentoring discussions, and collaborative problem-solving sessions
• Explore and apply AI-powered design tools to streamline workflows and improve consistency across design outputs
• Help influence design best practices, information architecture, and scalable product experiences across the organization

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience delivering end-to-end UX and product design solutions in collaborative digital environments
• Proven experience working with remote, cross-functional teams on complex digital products or platforms
• Hands-on experience contributing to design systems, including component libraries, tokens, and documentation workflows
• Strong proficiency with modern design tools such as Figma and familiarity with variables and token-based workflows
• Understanding of design system scalability and how design tokens integrate with engineering implementation
• Experience conducting or contributing to user research, discovery workshops, and ideation sessions
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate design rationale to stakeholders at multiple levels
• Ability to balance creativity, usability, consistency, and technical feasibility in product design decisions
• Experience mentoring junior designers and contributing positively to collaborative design cultures
• Curiosity and adaptability toward emerging AI-powered design tools and workflows
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills with a user-first mindset
• Passion for inclusive design practices and contributing to mission-driven products with meaningful impact

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $141,906 – $164,145 USD depending on experience and internal equity
• Fully remote work environment with flexible schedules and strong work-life balance support
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for employees and eligible family members
• Fully paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) contributions including automatic 2% contribution and up to 6% matching
• Paid medical, parental, and family leave for all new parents, including adoption support
• Home-office benefits including a $1,000 setup allowance for remote employees
• Additional perks such as quarterly snack deliveries and digital news subscriptions
• Collaborative and inclusive remote-first culture with opportunities for team retreats and professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program and flexible spending account options
• Opportunity to work on impactful products supporting civic engagement and grassroots initiatives