Senior UX Designer, Design System

Ryan

. Own and evolve the design system powering Ryan’s suite of digital tax products .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $109,000 - $163,020 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in building and maintaining design systems, with a strong focus on Figma component libraries and collaboration with engineering teams. Proficient in translating design systems into code while ensuring accessibility and adherence to visual standards.

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Design System OwnershipFigma Component Library ManagementCollaboration With EngineeringAccessibility Standards KnowledgeHTML And CSS Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Product DesignUX DesignComponent Library DevelopmentDesign System DocumentationFigma ExpertiseAI Tools ProficiencyHTMLCSSReactWCAG Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationEducation And SupportTask Delegation

Tools & Technologies

FigmaClaudeFigma MakeLovable

Industry Keywords

Enterprise-Level Design SystemB2B BackgroundDigital Portfolio

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

React

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve the design system powering Ryan’s suite of digital tax products
Set and maintain standards for how components are built, named, documented, and used
Educate and support designers on design system usage
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and system debt and prioritize improvements
Collaborate with Engineering to ensure components translate accurately into code
Partner with product designers to incorporate real-world feedback into components and patterns
Engage with Product and Visual Design to align patterns with product needs and visual standards
Participate in design system governance
Design, build, and maintain a reusable Figma component library
Own token and variable architecture in Figma and synchronize it with engineering implementations
Write and maintain documentation for components and patterns
Build accessibility into the system by default
May delegate tasks to junior team members
Collaborate regularly across teams, clients, and vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8 years of product/UX design experience
Meaningful experience owning or significantly contributing to an enterprise-level design system used by multiple products
Proven track record of building, maintaining, and scaling component libraries adopted and trusted by product teams
Financial, enterprise, or B2B background is a plus
Demonstrated ability with AI tools and processes that accelerate design and research, such as Claude, Figma Make, and Lovable
Digital portfolio or work samples demonstrating design system thinking and execution
Deep Figma expertise in variables, tokens, component properties, auto-layout, and library management
Solid understanding of how design systems translate into code
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and component-based frameworks such as React is a meaningful plus
Knowledge of WCAG, ARIA, and contrast ratios
Ability to collaborate across design and engineering
Occasional travel of up to 10% may be required
All candidates must include a digital portfolio or link in their application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Options
Award-Winning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
401K with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Fertility Assistance Program
Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
Unlimited PTO
Robust 401(k) match
Comprehensive benefits
Growth opportunities within a collaborative, forward-thinking UX team
Flexible work environment
Opportunities for professional development