Principal Product Designer, Design Systems

Chime; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Product Designer to lead the evolution of their Design System. This role involves driving the scaling of components and guidelines, ensuring a seamless and accessible mobile experience. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will create intuitive design solutions that enhance user engagement. If you are a seasoned design leader with a passion for consumer mobile design and a knack for design systems, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in product design with a focus on consumer mobile applications.
• Expertise in design systems and token-based architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop Chime’s Design System for effective scaling across platforms.
• Lead mobile-first design initiatives for iOS and Android.

Skills

Product Design

Design Systems

UI Libraries

Mobile Design

Collaboration Skills

Tools

Figma

Design Tokens

Job description

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We are hiring a Principal Product Designer to lead and evolve Chime’s Design System. As the Design System Owner, you will drive the scaling of components, patterns, and guidelines across our products, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and a top-tier mobile experience.

This role is ideal for a seasoned design leader passionate about consumer mobile design, design systems, and front-end development. You will collaborate with product designers, engineers, and branding teams to create scalable, intuitive, and high-quality design solutions that enhance the Chime experience.

The starting salary for this role ranges from $198,990 to $281,900, with additional benefits including bonuses, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The actual salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop Chime’s Design System, ensuring effective scaling across platforms.
• Lead mobile-first design initiatives for iOS and Android.
• Define, document, and implement design system components, patterns, and best practices in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Embed accessibility and usability standards within the design system.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop and maintain a robust design-to-code pipeline.
• Establish governance processes that balance consistency with flexibility.
• Promote adoption of the design system and mentor teams on its use.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in product design, with a focus on consumer mobile applications.
• Expertise in design systems, UI libraries, and token-based architecture.
• Proficiency in Figma, design tokens, and modern design tools.
• Experience designing native mobile experiences for iOS and Android.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Passion for scalable, efficient design solutions.