Senior Product Designer

$130,000 - $140,000/Yr

Unclassified - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Remote - New York, NY

101-250 employees

About the position

As a Senior Product Designer at Circle, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community SaaS platform. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the design, development, and maintenance of Circle's design system, ensuring that it is cohesive, scalable, and user-friendly. This role is not just about creating design systems; it is about being a strategic partner who influences the direction of our platform. You will have a high degree of autonomy and will be entrusted with significant responsibilities that directly impact Circle's growth in the creator economy. In this position, you will collaborate closely with product designers, developers, and other stakeholders to implement a comprehensive design system that includes various components, patterns, and guidelines. You will create detailed documentation to ensure proper use and adoption of the design system across teams. Regular audits of the product will be part of your responsibilities, allowing you to identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with current design trends and best practices. Your role will also involve leveraging analytics and user data to identify design opportunities, optimize user experience, and guide your design decisions. You will facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote understanding and effective use of the design system within the organization. Advocacy for the design system will be crucial, as you will communicate its value to senior leadership and other stakeholders. Staying updated on the competitive landscape and emerging trends in technology and design will be essential to bring fresh ideas to the table. You will actively participate in the review process as features near launch, ensuring they meet the highest UI and UX standards, and work closely with developers throughout the implementation process to ensure fidelity to the original design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Circle's design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across all products.
• Collaborate with product designers, developers, and other stakeholders to create and implement a comprehensive design system that includes components, patterns, and guidelines.
• Create detailed documentation and guidelines for the design system to ensure its proper use and adoption across teams.
• Conduct regular audits of the product to identify areas for improvement and ensure its alignment with current design trends and best practices.
• Leverage analytics and user data to identify design opportunities, optimize user experience, and guide your design decisions.
• Facilitate design system workshops and training sessions for internal teams to promote understanding and effective use of the design system.
• Advocate for the design system within the organization, communicating its value and importance to senior leadership, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Stay updated on the competitive landscape, keeping tabs on competitor movements and emerging trends in technology, design styles, and user engagement.
• Be proactive in researching improvements in the broader design and tech scene, and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Engage in various forms of communication-including asynchronous-to update teams, ask the right questions, and proactively remove blockers in your design process.
• Actively participate in the review process as a feature nears launch, ensuring it meets the highest UI and UX standards.
• Work hand-in-hand with developers throughout the implementation process, offering design guidance and ensuring fidelity to the original design.

Requirements

• Strong alignment with company values.
• Proficient in English (spoken, written, and reading) at a CEFR Level C1 / ILR Level 5.
• 5+ years of experience in product design with a focus on design systems, demonstrated through a strong portfolio showcasing expertise.
• Proficiency in Figma, demonstrating skill in creating detailed, high-fidelity design mockups and prototypes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex design concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Experience in creating and maintaining design systems, with a deep understanding of component-based design and scalability.
• A data-driven approach, leaning on both qualitative and quantitative insights to guide designs.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with multiple departments.
• Keen attention to detail, ensuring a seamless and pixel-perfect end product.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Fully remote work from anywhere in the world.
• Autonomy and trust to do your job, focusing on outcomes.
• 35 days of PTO annually, with a paid sabbatical after 5 years.
• Generous U.S. benchmarked compensation and startup equity.
• 100% medical coverage for you and your family, or medical reimbursement options.
• Parental leave for parents expanding their family.
• Home office stipend to help set up your workspace.
• Learning & development stipend for professional skills enhancement.
• Annual bonus potential for eligible roles.
• Company retreats twice a year in beautiful locations.