Remote Principal Product Designer Design Systems Job in United States Yahoo

Who you are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with experience working on design systems
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating and maintaining design systems for large-scale products
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools
• Excellent understanding of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their impact on design
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and advocate for user-centered design
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Desirables

• Innovative
• User-friendly
• Collaborative
• Detail-oriented
• Leadership
• Knowledgeable
• Up-to-date with trends
• Communicative
• Multi-tasking

What the job involves

• Facilitate the design of Yahoo’s design system, including visual style, UI components, and interaction patterns
• Establish and maintain design guidelines, best practices, and standards
• Collaborate with product designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and implementation of the design system across all products
• Conduct regular audits and usability testing to ensure the design system meets user needs and maintains a high level of quality
• Mentor and provide guidance to other designers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in design systems and user experience design
• Advocate for the value and importance of a design system to stakeholders across the company

Application process

• Submit request via the Accommodation Request Form
• Call 408-336-1409