Staff Product Designer - Design System

As a Staff Product Designer, Design System at Tekion, your role is crucial in developing and governing the company's design system to ensure product consistency and enhance user experience across all digital platforms. Your expertise in design tokens will play a significant role in collaborating with various stakeholders to create scalable and maintainable design systems. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the creation and enhancement of a comprehensive design system, including visual styles, components, patterns, and guidelines. - Incorporate design tokens to ensure consistent implementation of design decisions across different platforms and technologies. - Collaborate with designers to convert visual designs into standardized design tokens and components. - Work closely with developers to integrate design tokens into front-end frameworks and libraries for seamless adoption. - Integrate design systems into AI Development tools and CI/CD pipelines. Cross-functional Collaboration: - Act as the primary liaison between design and engineering teams, encouraging a collaborative approach to design and implementation. - Conduct workshops and training sessions for designers and developers on utilizing the design system effectively. - Partner with product managers and stakeholders to align the design system with business goals and user needs. Governance and Advocacy: - Establish and maintain guidelines for using and evolving the design system and design tokens. - Advocate for the adoption of the design system across all projects to promote consistency and efficiency. - Monitor usage and effectiveness of the design system, collecting feedback for iterative improvements. Research and Innovation: - Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in design systems, design tokens, and web standards. - Propose innovative solutions for design scalability, performance, and accessibility. - Conduct usability tests and research to validate design decisions within the design system. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Design, Computer Science, or a related field. - 7+ years of experience in digital product design, focusing on design systems and UI/UX design. - Deep understanding of design tokens and their role in creating scalable and consistent design systems. - Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma) and familiarity with front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). - Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams and disciplines. - Track record of leading and managing design system projects from conception to implementation. - Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices in web and mobile design. Preferred Skills: - Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and design token management tools. - Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience working in an agile environment. - Certification or formal training in design thinking or a related methodology.,