Senior Product Designer – Design Systems

Synergis; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Product Designer to spearhead the development of their first design system and component library. This role involves collaborating closely with engineering teams to create a scalable and accessible design system that will serve as the foundation for all products. You will be responsible for building reusable components in Figma, ensuring accurate implementation, and supporting the adoption of the design system across product teams. If you have a passion for design and a knack for creating organized, documented systems, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of product design experience with at least 2 design systems built.
• Deep knowledge of design tokens and scalable system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Build reusable components in Figma and set up documentation.
• Audit and clean up existing design inconsistencies across products.

Skills

Product Design

Figma

Design Systems

UI Implementation

Collaboration with Engineers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Shoelace

Storybook

Job description

Job Title: Senior Product Designer (Design Systems & E-Commerce Focus)
Location: Remote (U.S. based – CST or EST working hours required)
Employment Type: W2 Contract through 9/15, with high likelihood of extension
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

Our client is looking to build their first design system and component library from the ground up—and we’re looking for a senior designer to help lead the charge. You’ll partner closely with engineering to define, build, and maintain a scalable, accessible design system that sets the foundation for all their products. You’ll work alongside the Creative Director, but own much of the execution, documentation, and ongoing evolution of the system.

What You’ll Do:

• Build reusable components in Figma, define usage patterns, and set up documentation.
• Work closely with engineering to ensure accurate implementation.
• Audit and clean up existing design inconsistencies across products.
• Contribute to our governance workflows so other designers and engineers can collaborate with the system.
• Support adoption and education across product teams.
• Balance speed with thoughtfulness—we’re not looking for perfect, we’re looking for progress.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5–8+ years of product design experience, with at least 2 full 0–1 design systems built (not just UI kits).
• Deep knowledge of design tokens and scalable system architecture.
• Strong Figma skills and experience building organized, documented systems.
• Comfortable in early design maturity environments—things are always moving and changing to reach our target.
• Confident partnering directly with engineers to ship clean, accurate UI.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with the Shoelace open source library.
• Comfortable in Storybook and collaborating with frontend engineers on implementation.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 and accessibility standards.
• Experience working on eCommerce platforms or B2B software like PIM, PXM, DAM, MDM, or syndication tools is a plus.
• Curious and always learning, especially around new AI tools that help speed up or organize design system work.

The hourly pay range for this position (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location) is $45.00 to $60.00/hr. Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to [e-mail].

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].