Circle is hiring a
Senior Product Designer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Design Systems Designer at Circle, a fully remote company that builds an all-in-one platform for online communities. The role involves leading the design, development, and maintenance of Circle’s design system, collaborating with product designers, developers, and other stakeholders, staying updated on design trends, and ensuring the system aligns with user needs.

Requirements

• Strong alignment with our values
• Proficient in English (spoken, written, and reading) at a CEFR Level C1 / ILR Level 5
• 5+ years of experience in product design with a focus on design systems, demonstrated through a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise
• Proficiency in Figma, demonstrating your skill in creating detailed, high-fidelity design mockups and prototypes
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex design concepts clearly and persuasively
• Experience in creating and maintaining design systems, with a deep understanding of component-based design and scalability
• A data-driven approach, leaning on both qualitative and quantitative insights to guide your designs
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with multiple departments
• Keen attention to detail, ensuring a seamless and pixel-perfect end product

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Circle’s design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across all products
• Collaborate with product designers, developers, and other stakeholders to create and implement a comprehensive design system that includes components, patterns, and guidelines
• Create detailed documentation and guidelines for the design system to ensure its proper use and adoption across teams
• Conduct regular audits of the product to identify areas for improvement and ensure its alignment with current design trends and best practices
• Leverage analytics and user data to identify design opportunities, optimize user experience, and guide your design decisions
• Facilitate design system workshops and training sessions for internal teams to promote understanding and effective use of the design system
• Advocate for the design system within the organization, communicating its value and importance to senior leadership, developers, and other stakeholders
• Stay updated on the competitive landscape, keeping tabs on competitor movements and emerging trends in technology, design styles, and user engagement
• Be proactive in researching improvements in the broader design and tech scene, and bring fresh ideas to the table
• Engage in various forms of communication—including asynchronous—to update teams, ask the right questions, and proactively remove blockers in your design process
• Actively participate in the review process as a feature nears launch, ensuring it meets the highest UI and UX standards
• Work hand-in-hand with developers throughout the implementation process, offering design guidance and ensuring fidelity to the original design

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field is preferred

Benefits

• Fully remote: work from anywhere in the world!
• Autonomy and trust to do your job: we care about outcomes over everything else
• Paid time away: all employees are given 35 days of PTO annually. We also offer a paid sabbatical after 5 years
• Generous U.S. benchmarked compensation and startup equity no matter where you are in the world.*
• Awesome medical coverage with 100% coverage for you and your family, or medical reimbursement options where applicable!*
• Parental leave for parents expanding their family, or just starting one
• Home office stipend to help you get up and running
• Learning & development stipend to help you level up your professional skills
• Annual bonus potential for roles that don't already receive variable income or commission
• Company retreats: Twice a year, the Circle team gets together for a fully paid company retreat in incredible places around the world! We’ve had past retreats in Colombia, Portugal, and Mexico, with more planned on the horizon