Senior Designer – Design Systems

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. Build, scale, and document a design system for web, iOS, Android, and TV .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $111,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and scaling design systems across multiple platforms, with a strong focus on accessibility, documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams. Proficient in Figma and Storybook for component design and version control using GitHub.

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Design System DevelopmentFigma PrototypingStorybook DocumentationWCAG 2.1 AA AccessibilityAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Product DesignComponent DesignHTMLCSSFigmaGitHubVersion ControlMotion DesignUI Design10-Foot UI

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadership in Design Reviews

Tools & Technologies

Figma MakeStorybookGitHub

Industry Keywords

Media ProductsStreamingDesign SystemsAgile Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, scale, and document a design system for web, iOS, Android, and TV
Design reusable components, patterns, and tokens
Partner with front-end engineers to ship components in Storybook
Establish rules for product teams to evolve the system consistently
Review the product for design gaps and lead fixes across the suite
Write living documentation, including how-to guides, do-and-don’t examples, and specifications
Own WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility across the component library
Collaborate with brand and marketing to align product and brand
Use Figma Make to prototype and test component behavior before handoff
Manage design system versions and track changes in GitHub
Report to the VP of Design Systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in product design, with at least 2 years on design systems
Great Figma skills, including variables, components, and library setup
Hands-on work with Figma Make to build and test components
Experience using Storybook to document components and pair with engineers
Comfort with GitHub for version control, PRs, and system updates
Solid grasp of front-end basics: HTML, CSS, and component frameworks
Portfolio showing systems thinking, sharp craft, and clear documentation
Strong writing and speaking skills to guide teams and lead design reviews
Experience working on video, streaming, or other media products
Understanding of motion design as applied to UI
Experience in an Agile, sprint-based team
Skill with TV and 10-foot UIs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Bonus eligibility
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
On-site and virtual engagement events
Opportunities to build connections and community
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans