Design Systems Design Lead - Remote

Overview

NinjaTrader is seeking a visionary Design Systems Design Lead to build and manage a comprehensive design system that ensures consistency and scalability across its products.

In Short

• Lead the creation and evolution of NinjaTrader’s design system.
• Partner with designers and engineers to ensure a unified user experience.
• Establish principles, patterns, and governance models for design consistency.
• Drive the adoption of design systems within product workflows.
• Measure the impact and continuously improve the design system.
• Define success metrics for usability and quality.
• Stay updated with best practices in design systems.
• Mentor and lead visual and product designers.
• Facilitate training and documentation for ease of use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product or systems design.
• Deep knowledge of UI/UX best practices and design tokens.
• Experience launching or scaling a design system.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma and Storybook.
• Strong understanding of front-end development principles.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Systems thinker balancing design consistency with flexibility.
• Clear communicator able to explain design rationale.
• Self-starter in ambiguous environments.
• Collaborative and diplomatic approach.

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with over 55% remote time.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401K with 3.5% company match.
• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Life and disability insurance covered 100%.
• Flexible spending accounts for transit and parking.
• Gym membership.