Senior Product Designer, Design Systems

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.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.