Senior Product Designer (Design Systems)

Overview

Job Description

Responsibilities

• - Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Circle’s design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across all products
• - Collaborate with product designers, developers, and other stakeholders to create and implement a comprehensive design system that includes components, patterns, and guidelines
• - Create detailed documentation and guidelines for the design system to ensure its proper use and adoption across teams
• - Conduct regular audits of the product to identify areas for improvement and ensure its alignment with current design trends and best practices
• - Leverage analytics and user data to identify design opportunities, optimize user experience, and guide your design decisions
• - Facilitate design system workshops and training sessions for internal teams to promote understanding and effective use of the design system
• - Advocate for the design system within the organization, communicating its value and importance to senior leadership, developers, and other stakeholders
• - Stay updated on the competitive landscape, keeping tabs on competitor movements and emerging trends in technology, design styles, and user engagement
• - Be proactive in researching improvements in the broader design and tech scene, and bring fresh ideas to the table
• - Engage in various forms of communication—including asynchronous—to update teams, ask the right questions, and proactively remove blockers in your design process
• - Actively participate in the review process as a feature nears launch, ensuring it meets the highest UI and UX standards
• - Work hand-in-hand with developers throughout the implementation process, offering design guidance and ensuring fidelity to the original design.

Required Skills

• - Strong alignment with Circle''s values
• - Proficiency in English (spoken, written, and reading) at a CEFR Level C1 / ILR Level 5
• - 5+ years of experience in product design with a focus on design systems, demonstrated through a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise
• - Proficiency in Figma, demonstrating your skill in creating detailed, high-fidelity design mockups and prototypes
• - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex design concepts clearly and persuasively
• - Experience in creating and maintaining design systems, with a deep understanding of component-based design and scalability
• - A data-driven approach, leaning on both qualitative and quantitative insights to guide your designs
• - Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with multiple departments
• - Keen attention to detail, ensuring a seamless and pixel-perfect end product
• - Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• - Fully remote: work from anywhere in the world!
• - Autonomy and trust to do your job: we care about outcomes over everything else
• - Paid time away: all employees are given 35 days of PTO annually, and a paid sabbatical after 5 years
• - Generous U.S. benchmarked compensation and startup equity no matter where you are in the world
• - Awesome medical coverage with 100% coverage for you and your family, or medical reimbursement options where applicable
• - Parental leave for parents expanding their family, or just starting one
• - Home office stipend to help you get up and running
• - Learning & development stipend to help you level up your professional skills
• - Annual bonus potential for roles that don''t already receive variable income or commission
• - Company retreats: Twice a year, the Circle team gets together for a fully paid company retreat in incredible places around the world!