UX Designer - Design Systems

HAUS

$95K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of UX design experience focusing on design systems or component-based design.
  • Familiarity with common UX patterns in commerce, including checkout and account management.
  • Strong proficiency in Figma, particularly with components and auto layout.
  • In-depth understanding of accessibility standards and their application in user interfaces.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills for clear documentation and team collaboration.
  • Experience working in agile environments using tools like Jira or Confluence.
  • Collaborative mindset for working effectively with Creative Directors and UI Designers.

Responsibilities

  • Dictate how user experiences are shaped through components in the design system.
  • Define behavioral aspects of components, including various states and transitions.
  • Ensure the design system components function seamlessly across multiple devices.
  • Address localization needs, considering different languages and reading directions.
  • Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards in all components.
  • Document design system guidelines in a clear and actionable manner.
  • Collaborate closely with UI designers to align design logic with visual implementation.

Benefits

  • 401k plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance options available.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Opportunities to participate in fun events throughout the year.
Full Job Description
In this role, you will shape how components behave, scale, and hold up across a robust design system; defining interaction logic, accessibility standards, and cross-platform rules that guide every visual component in the system. You will report to the Creative Director and work closely with UI Designers, engineers, and internal client stakeholders.

Requirements

What you'll do:

  • Dictate user experience as it relates to components and design systems
  • Define how components behave, including different states, transitions, and edge cases
  • Ensure components work well across devices, from phone to tablet to desktop
  • Account for localization needs such as translated text length and different reading directions
  • Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), including color contrast and touch target sizing
  • Express design system documentation in a clear and accurate way, including usage guidelines and Do's and Don'ts
  • Partner with UI designers to ensure design logic and visual execution stay aligned


What you'll bring:

  • 4+ years of UX design experience with design systems or component-based design
  • Familiarity with common commerce and account UX patterns, including checkout, account management, forms, error states, confirmation flows, etc.
  • Strong Figma skills, including experience with components, variants, and auto layout
  • A solid understanding of accessibility standards and how to apply them to components
  • Great writing and communication skills
  • Experience working in a sprint-based environment (using Jira, Confluence, or similar)
  • A collaborative mindset to work alongside Creative Directors and UI Designers

Benefits

The estimated compensation for this position is $95K-$150K per year depending on experience, plus a 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and optional benefits, paid time off, fun events and more.

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