Product Designer Ii Design Systems

Also known as: Design System Designer II, UI/UX Designer, Design Systems, Senior Product Designer, Design Systems

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Role Overview

Are you a passionate Product Designer with a knack for building scalable, consistent, and user-centric digital experiences? As a Product Designer II specializing in Design Systems, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual language and interactive components that power our products. This role is critical for ensuring brand consistency, accelerating development cycles, and elevating the overall user experience across our entire digital ecosystem.

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, design systems are no longer a luxury but a necessity. They serve as the single source of truth for design and development, fostering collaboration and efficiency. The demand for skilled Design System professionals is on a significant upward trajectory, with companies of all sizes recognizing the immense value in a well-maintained and robust design system. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence product strategy and directly impact the usability and aesthetic appeal of our user interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and evolve a comprehensive design system, including UI components, patterns, guidelines, and best practices.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other designers to understand user needs and business requirements, translating them into scalable design solutions.
  • Design and prototype new UI components and patterns, ensuring they are accessible, performant, and align with the overall design system's philosophy.
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback on design system components and identify areas for improvement.
  • Document design decisions, component specifications, and usage guidelines clearly and concisely for consumption by cross-functional teams.
  • Advocate for design system adoption and best practices across the organization through workshops, presentations, and ongoing support.
  • Contribute to the evolution of design principles and visual identity as part of the design system.
  • Ensure accessibility standards (WCAG) are met and maintained within all design system components and guidelines.
  • Stay abreast of emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices in the field of design systems and UI/UX.
  • Manage and prioritize contributions to the design system backlog, balancing new feature development with maintenance and bug fixes.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

Expert proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD). Deep understanding of UI component libraries and atomic design principles. Experience with front-end development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how they relate to design systems. Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices (WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA). Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) for design assets. Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing. Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-platform compatibility. Ability to create and maintain detailed design documentation. Experience with design system governance and contribution workflows. Understanding of design tokens and their implementation.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities. Problem-solving and analytical thinking. Empathy and user-centric mindset. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Adaptability and a willingness to learn.

Tools & Technologies

Figma Sketch Adobe Creative Suite Zeplin InVision Storybook Jira Confluence

Seniority Levels

A Product Designer II focusing on Design Systems at a junior level typically possesses 1-3 years of experience in UI/UX design. They are eager to learn and contribute to the growth of a design system under the guidance of senior team members. Responsibilities often include assisting in the creation and documentation of new components, updating existing assets, and conducting basic usability tests on design system elements. They are expected to be proficient in core design tools and have a foundational understanding of design system principles.

Junior Product Designers in this specialization will be expected to have a solid grasp of UI design best practices, a keen eye for detail, and a strong desire to build consistent and accessible user interfaces. They will learn to translate design requirements into reusable components and patterns, contributing to the overall efficiency of the product development process. Their growth path involves deepening their understanding of design system architecture, accessibility, and the collaborative workflows required to maintain a living design system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of a Product Designer II in Design Systems?
The primary goal is to create, maintain, and evolve a comprehensive design system that ensures consistency, scalability, and efficiency in product development. This involves designing reusable UI components, patterns, and guidelines that serve as a single source of truth for designers and developers.
What is the difference between a Product Designer and a Design System Designer?
A Product Designer typically focuses on the end-to-end design of specific products or features. A Design System Designer, while still a product designer, specializes in building and maintaining the foundational elements (components, patterns, guidelines) that many product designers and developers will use across multiple products.
What are 'design tokens' and why are they important for a design system?
Design tokens are the smallest, indivisible pieces of a design system, representing visual design attributes like color, typography, spacing, and animation. They are important because they enable a single source of truth for design decisions and facilitate easy theming and brand updates across all platforms and products.
How does a Product Designer II in Design Systems collaborate with engineers?
Collaboration involves working closely with engineers to ensure design components are technically feasible, performant, and accurately implemented. This includes providing clear documentation, participating in code reviews for UI components, and resolving any discrepancies between design and implementation.
What are the key metrics for success in a Design System role?
Key metrics can include adoption rate of design system components, reduction in design and development time, improvement in UI consistency across products, increased accessibility compliance, and positive feedback from internal users (designers and engineers).
Is experience with coding required for this role?
While direct coding is not always a strict requirement, a strong understanding of front-end development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is highly beneficial. It allows designers to better communicate with engineers, understand technical constraints, and design components that are feasible to implement.

Salary Range

$70k - $140k /year

Based on global market data. Salaries vary significantly by location, experience, and company size.

Career Path

1
Design System Lead
2
Senior Product Designer
3
Product Design Manager
4
Head of Design Systems

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