Staff Product Designer, Design Systems

As the Staff Designer, Design Systems at Articulate, you will be responsible for shaping the visual identity and user experience of our products. Your main focus will be on building, refining, and managing our design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency in our design processes. Collaborating closely with design, product, and engineering teams, you will define patterns, components, and guidelines that align with our brand and experience standards. Your expertise in Figma and deep understanding of design principles will be crucial in maintaining high-quality implementation across our platform of products. Additionally, you will champion design excellence, mentor other designers, and drive innovation to create a unified product and brand experience for our customers.

• Develop and enhance design systems inside of Figma, including guidelines, components, patterns, and iconography
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product requirements and incorporate them into design systems
• Maintain consistency in design systems through efficient versioning and documentation processes
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in design systems to ensure a unified experience
• Advocate for design excellence and best practices within the company
• Mentor and collaborate with other designers to elevate their skills and adherence to design system guidelines
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in design tools, incorporating relevant improvements into work
• Identify opportunities for innovation and create alignment among teams
• Collaborate with the holistic design team to maintain a cohesive visual language and align design system components with broader design efforts
• Provide guidance to evolve the overall digital system of the core consumer experience
• Help shape processes and approach to good design while fostering a culture of collaboration, feedback, and openness
• Possess a deep proficiency in Figma with a strong understanding of its advanced features and collaboration capabilities
• Demonstrate exceptional visual and UI design skills, with the ability to create cohesive design systems and high-quality user interfaces
• Have a thorough knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout
• Understand user-centered design principles and user experience best practices
• Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and provide constructive feedback
• Be a strategically minded individual who seeks new opportunities to make an impact
• Be passionate about the end-to-end customer experience holistic of brand and product
• Seek to improve processes and regularly identify areas to maximize team efficiency
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, product designers, and engineers as a great team player
• Be resilient, reliable, and optimistic.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proven track record of at least 10-12+ years as a Product Designer or Interaction Designer, with a focus on design systems
• Deep proficiency in Figma with a strong understanding of its advanced features and collaboration capabilities
• Exceptional visual and UI design skills, with a portfolio demonstrating your ability to create cohesive design systems and high-quality user interfaces
• Thorough knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and user experience best practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and provide constructive feedback
• Strategically minded individual who seeks new opportunities to make an impact
• Passionate about end-to-end customer experience holistic of brand and product
• A compassionate doer who seeks to improve our processes and regularly works to identify areas to maximize team efficiency
• Great team player, highly self-motivated. Ability to collaborate closely with copywriters, product designers, and engineers
• Resilient, reliable, and optimistic
• Experience working in a SaaS or technology-driven company (preferred)
• Previous experience leading or mentoring other designers (preferred)
• Knowledge of front-end development (preferred)

• Competitive salary range of $178,900 to $268,300
• Bonus eligibility
• Robust suite of benefits (full list available on the website)
• Opportunity to shape the product's visual identity and user experience
• In-house expert role in building, refining, and managing design systems
• Collaboration with design, product, and engineering teams
• Opportunity to define patterns, components, and guidelines aligned with brand and experience standards
• Deep expertise in Figma and comprehensive understanding of design principles
• Mentorship and collaboration with other designers
• Opportunity to stay at the forefront of design innovation
• Collaboration with the holistic design team to maintain a cohesive visual language
• Opportunity to shape processes and approach to good design
• Opportunity to foster a culture of collaboration, feedback, and openness
• Opportunity to improve team efficiency
• Resilient, reliable, and optimistic work environment
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion