Overview:We are looking for an exceptional designer to join our team in San Francisco. You will guide the vision, strategy, and execution of Ivo's design system while managing a small team of designers. You will work across Product and Engineering to build a system that elevates product teams, one that enables rapid iteration without sacrificing coherence, taste, or craft.
What You'll Do:- Create, maintain, and scale component libraries, design tokens, interaction patterns, and accessibility standards
- Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Ivo's design system.
- Partner closely with Engineering to ensure system adoption, alignment, and implementation quality of the design system
- Develop workflows that improve designer and developer collaboration, such as Figma libraries, documentation, and quality checks
- Shape internal best practices for design documentation, guidelines, and cross-team collaboration
- Constantly raise the bar for design craft and execution
What you bring:- 4+ years of experience in product design
- Experience building design systems for SaaS platforms
- Deep expertise in Figma, component libraries, tokens, variants, and systematic file organization
- Constantly learning and adapting to the rapid changes AI brings to UI/UX
- A proclivity to adopting and experimenting intelligently with AI tools
- Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate system rationale and implementation guidance
- Experience operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and high expectations for craft
- A portfolio that demonstrates how you've shaped scalable design patterns, systematized complex UI challenges, and delivered cohesive experiences
Ivo might be a good fit for you if:- Have a "do what it takes" attitude. You're willing to dive into problems and solve them yourself - you won't have anyone to delegate to
- Would describe yourself as being relentlessly resourceful
- You have a strong internal sense of urgency. You have a bias towards doing things *today*, rather than tomorrow
- Experience working in a startup environment is preferred but not required
- You are excited about the adventure of building a company!
Compensation And Benefits- Competitive Compensation: The USD base range for this role is $220,000 - $280,000 (+equity would be on top of this). Final offer details are determined based on experience, expertise, and overall fit.
- Relocation and Visa Support: We also offer relocation assistance for successful applicants moving to SF, as well as support for visa and green card applications where applicable.
- Medical benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family.
- 401(k) Program: Plan for your future with access to our company-sponsored 401(k) program.
- Commuter Benefits: We provide commuter benefits to help make getting to and from the office easier and more convenient.
- Unlimited PTO: So you can take the time you need to recharge, stay healthy, and bring your best self to work.
- Office Perks: Enjoy a vibrant Downtown San Francisco office with catered lunch provided five days a week, premium snacks and coffee, a gym located in the building, and a dog-friendly environment!
FAQ:How far along are we?We launched in early access in 2023. Since then, we've had an incredible response from the market and are growing rapidly. We 6x'd in ARR in the last 12 months. Our clients include companies like Canva, Quora, Zapier, Pinterest, Reddit, WordPress, and more. We're happy to share more details with candidates who go through our interview process.
Is this a chill gig?Startups are very hard, especially if they're growing fast. You'll have a ton of responsibility, and there's always an enormous amount of stuff to do. It's hard work but the payoff is uncapped.
Can I work remotely?We require candidates to work with us in-person 5 days a week in our San Francisco office.
