Sr. Product Designer, Design Systems

ONWARD SEARCH; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative staffing firm is seeking a Senior Product Designer to lead the development of a scalable design system for web and mobile applications. This remote, contract-to-hire position offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, define cohesive design standards, and enhance user experiences across digital products. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in visual design and UX/UI, with a passion for mentoring and promoting design excellence. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of digital design.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning Resources

Education Reimbursement

Ongoing Training & Development

Qualifications

• 6+ years in product design, focusing on web and mobile.
• 2+ years building and maintaining design systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve a scalable design system across platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to implement and refine design standards.

Skills

Visual Design

UX/UI Design

Collaboration

Communication

Data-Driven Design

Tools

Figma

Notion

Google Suite

Confluence

Job description

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re hiring a Senior Product Designer – Design Systems to lead the creation and evolution of a scalable design system for web and mobile applications. In this role, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally to define cohesive design standards, streamline workflows, and elevate the user experience across all digital products. The ideal candidate is a strategic, systems-level thinker with strong visual design skills, technical depth, and a passion for building and maintaining design systems at scale.

This is a remote, contract-to-hire opportunity available to candidates located in the U.S. who meet specific eligibility requirements. The position is 40 hours per week, following a standard Monday–Friday business hours schedule.

Sr. Product Designer, Design Systems Responsibilities:

• Own the creation, maintenance, and evolution of a scalable design system across web and mobile platforms.
• Define and document standards, components, and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across products.
• Collaborate with product designers, brand designers, and engineers to implement and evolve the system.
• Drive adoption of the design system through education, documentation, and team support (e.g., office hours, pairing sessions).
• Monitor and integrate industry trends, user feedback, and research insights into system improvements.
• Advocate for design system value and promote a culture of design excellence across the organization.
• Mentor and coach product designers to elevate design standards and practices.
• Contribute to refining team processes and identifying opportunities for design operations improvements.

Sr. Product Designer, Design Systems Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on digital products across web and mobile.
• 2+ years of direct experience building and maintaining scalable design systems.
• Strong visual design and UX/UI fundamentals (hierarchy, layout, interaction design).
• Experience working in fast-paced, startup environments, particularly with 0–1 product development.
• Technical fluency in responsive design and design-to-dev collaboration.
• Proficient in Figma, and comfortable with documentation tools like Notion, Google Suite, or Confluence.
• Skilled at using both qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities across teams and disciplines.
• Experience mentoring designers and contributing to team growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced visual design capabilities, including iconography and motion design.
• Prototyping skills and familiarity with animation.
• Creative and experimental mindset with an eye on emerging design trends.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning Resources
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

*To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

There is no deadline to apply.