BetterUp

Staff Product Designer, Design Systems

Austin, TX · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$220k-$276kDetected 64 days ago

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About the role

We can't cram it all in here, but you'll start noticing it from the first interview.
Even our candidate experience is different.
And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck.

Own the end-to-end strategy, architecture, and evolution of BetterUp's design system, ensuring it scales across web and mobile product surfaces
Define and drive AI-powered workflows for design system implementation-including AI-assisted component generation, code translation, and automated quality checks
Establish and maintain a comprehensive component library with clear documentation, usage guidelines, and contribution standards that enable product teams to move faster
Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Brand to ensure the design system reflects both technical feasibility and brand integrity
Lead the evaluation and integration of cutting-edge AI design tools (e.g., Figma AI, generative design plugins, code-to-design bridges) into the design system workflow
Build governance frameworks and best practices for responsible, consistent use of AI in design processes across the organization
Mentor and coach designers across the organization on design systems thinking, AI-augmented workflows, and craft excellence
Anticipate industry shifts in design tooling and AI capabilities, positioning BetterUp to adopt them ahead of competitors
Drive measurable improvements in design-to-development handoff speed, component reuse rates, and cross-platform consistency
Serve as a trusted advisor to Design and Product leadership on design system strategy, AI capabilities, and long-term technical direction

Expert-level proficiency with Figma (including Figma Variables, Auto Layout, and component architecture), with experience evaluating and adopting emerging AI-powered design tools
Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, React or similar frameworks) and how design systems bridge design and engineering
Experience with design-to-code automation tools and workflows

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible paid time off
Learning and Development stipend

We're looking for teammates who are excited to evolve alongside technology - people who experiment boldly, share their discoveries openly, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work.

This listing is sourced directly from BetterUp's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.