Product Designer
Company | Promise |
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Location | Washington, DC, USA, Oakland, CA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3+ years of focused experience working on design systems, with deep understanding of foundational digital patterns and system architecture
- Deep expertise in Figma, including advanced features like variables, component libraries, auto layout, and prototyping
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining design tokens, component libraries, and comprehensive documentation
- Ability to think systematically and build scalable design infrastructure that translates effectively to code implementation
- Strong collaboration skills with engineers, product teams, and ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders during enterprise or consumer product releases
- Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and how to apply them practically within design systems
- Familiarity with frontend implementation principles, design-to-code workflows, and how systems scale across multiple platforms
- Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems and work effectively within technical and business constraints
- A growth mindset with openness to feedback and ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments
- Deep curiosity around current products, technologies, and understanding of how user research and data science inform design decisions
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a scalable system of design tokens and components in Figma
- Define reusable interaction patterns and design standards
- Partner with engineers to ensure accurate implementation of tokens and components
- Create clear, accessible documentation to support system adoption
- Prototype component behaviors across breakpoints and interaction states
- Contribute to visual consistency across the product by evolving our design language
- Champion accessible and inclusive design principles
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and design leadership to support product growth
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in fintech, civic tech, or regulated industries is a plus