Principal Design System Designer

twinhealth; United States; Remote; USD 220,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Equity participation

Unlimited vacation

Parental leave (16w / 8w)

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Twin Health, a leading metabolic-health technology company, seeks a Principal Design System Designer to architect and scale the visual and interactive foundation of its digital product suite across web, iOS, and Android.

You will define the long‑term strategy, drive scalable governance, and ensure accessibility. This senior role reports to the Head of Design and enables patient‑facing experiences at scale from a remote U.S. location.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years as a system designer with a track record building a 0→1 design system or major overhaul at scale.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft paired with deep, scalable systems thinking.
• Experience designing systems across web, iOS, and Android with platform constraints.
• Thorough knowledge of WCAG standards and accessibility from day one.
• Technical fluency with frontend tooling and designer–engineer handoffs.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term strategy and architectural blueprint for the product design system.
• Drive rapid iteration and deployment of system components.
• Establish governance for adoption across distributed design teams.
• Champion accessibility, visual excellence, and WCAG compliance.
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to drive adoption and metrics.
• Lead experimentation with AI-driven design operations and Model Context Protocols.

Skills

Design systems

Accessibility WCAG

Cross‑platform design

Figma / AI design ops

Handoff to dev

Tools

Figma MCP servers

AI IDEs

Job description

Role overview

A leading metabolic-health technology organization is hiring a Principal Design System Designer to architect and scale the visual and interactive foundation of its digital product suite. Reporting to the Head of Design, this is a senior, strategy-setting role focused on building a future-proof, multi-platform design system that powers web, iOS, and Android experiences used by patients managing chronic conditions. The position suits a craft-led systems thinker who thrives in a high-velocity environment and wants their work to directly influence patient outcomes at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term strategy and architectural blueprint for the product design system, setting direction for the next phase of organizational growth.
• Drive rapid iteration and deployment of system components while preserving long-term scalability and consistency.
• Establish governance frameworks, including contribution models, documentation standards, and version control, to enable adoption across distributed design teams.
• Champion accessibility, inclusive design, and visual excellence, ensuring patterns are beautiful, functional, and compliant with WCAG standards.
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to drive adoption, define success metrics, and connect design quality to user experience outcomes.
• Lead experimentation with AI-driven design operations and Model Context Protocols to automate handoffs between Figma environments and production code.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience as a system designer, with a proven track record building a 0 1 design system or leading a major overhaul at scale within a fast-paced tech environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft paired with deep, scalable systems thinking.
• Hands‑on experience designing systems that translate across web desktop, native iOS, and Android, with awareness of platform‑specific constraints.
• Thorough knowledge of WCAG standards and a history of embedding accessibility from day one.
• Technical fluency with front-end tooling, seamless designer‑engineer handoffs, and AI‑driven design ops such as Figma MCP servers or AI IDEs.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, make rapid architectural trade‑offs, and lead cross‑functional initiatives with autonomy and low ego.

Benefits and work setup

• Remote position based in the U.S.; candidates must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship.
• Annual compensation range of $220,000–$230,000 USD, plus equity participation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% employer-sponsored for employees, 80% for dependents), plus HSA and FSA options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Unlimited vacation with manager approval.
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for delivering parents and 8 weeks for non-delivering parents.