Lead Designer, Design Systems

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Snap Full time
Design Systems Lead

Snap Inc. is a leader in the camera industry, committed to improving the way people live and communicate. Our products empower users to express themselves, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Product team at Snap uses creativity, insights, and operational excellence to drive our product vision across the company. We're looking for a talented Design Systems Lead to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a holistic design system spanning enterprise, consumer, and augmented reality applications.
  • Create, evangelize, and execute a vision for the visual future of Snapchat.
  • Develop and maintain UI components, patterns, and guidelines for a cohesive user experience.
  • Create and manage design documentation, including Figma libraries, style guides, and patterns, to help adoption and consistency of usage across Snap.
  • Work closely with engineering to deliver new components to our system.
  • Simplify complex design challenges while adhering to established principles.
  • Perform design audits and reviews to ensure alignment with our system and brand guidelines.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in design systems and advocate for their integration into our processes.
  • Mentor junior designers; foster a culture of design excellence.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with product, engineering, and design teams, influencing product direction.

Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of design systems, design thinking, and user-centered design principles.
  • Experience in creating and maintaining design components and pattern libraries.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering pixel-perfect design assets.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and high-level strategy clearly.
  • Refined taste in art and an eye for design.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and equity package.
  • Comprehensive medical coverage.
  • Emotional and mental health support programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements and a culture of work-life balance.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications for the role.



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