Senior Product Designer, Design Systems

We are looking for a Senior Product Designer specializing in Design Systems. In this pivotal role, you’ll lay the groundwork for all C3 AI products by crafting robust UI components to be scalable across applications and platforms. You’ll lead in shaping C3 AI’s design components and patterns, serving designers and engineers. Your portfolio should showcase compelling storytelling abilities and a deep understanding of design best practices and principles.

Who You Are:

• Design Systems Enthusiast: You bring a deep understanding of design systems and are proficient at translating complex concepts into scalable, user-friendly solutions.
• Data-Driven Designer: Utilizing data and analytics, you make design decisions that are both aesthetically pleasing and aligned with user needs and business objectives.
• Craftsmanship Exemplar: Your meticulous attention to detail is evident in your work, showcasing a refined sense of aesthetics, including visual elements, color, and composition.
• Proactive Innovator: You proactively seek opportunities to enhance the design system, taking initiative rather than just following requirements.
• Technical Collaborator: You are not afraid to dive into the technical aspects and are willing to understand code and discover scalable design system solutions.
• Exceptional Communicator and Collaborator: You excel at articulating design concepts and advocating for user-centered design, effectively forging strong relationships, and communicating your design rationale.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of new design patterns, ensuring uniformity across all products.
• Collaborate closely with design and product leadership to refine concepts, evolve our design language, and bring innovative ideas to life.
• Manage Figma component documentation and enhance UI kits for internal and external users.
• Partner with the engineering team to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Promote design system insights and spearhead critical advocacy initiatives to foster the adoption and comprehension of design systems across the organization.
• Take the initiative to continuously improve the design system and explore new possibilities.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• At least 4 to 5 years of experience designing consumer or SaaS applications, with a minimum of two years focused on design systems.
• Proficiency in Figma, especially in creating UI kits.
• A detail-oriented approach with a commitment to pixel perfection and holistic user experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A portfolio showcasing your ability to solve user problems, craftsmanship, and quantified impact.
• Experience with markdown render, front-end engineering, and type systems.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.