Senior Product Designer, Design Systems

About the role

As the first Senior Product Designer for Design Systems, you will define the roadmap and process for our design system from the ground up. You will audit existing systems, lead impactful projects across platforms like Duck.ai and Search, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale our design infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to shape how we manage and evolve our design system while ensuring high-quality, privacy-focused user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Audit the existing design system and recommend solutions for improvement.
• Lead the planning and rollout of design system projects, ranging from quick wins to large-scale initiatives.
• Create and maintain design frameworks, including tokens and libraries, that function across multiple platforms.
• Bridge design and engineering practices by establishing shared nomenclature and workflows.
• Communicate design recommendations, success metrics, and rationale to stakeholders, designers, and engineers.
• Apply AI-driven solutions to optimize design system management and maintenance workflows.

Required skills

• Design Systems
• Figma
• Product Design
• Design Documentation
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product or design systems roles
• 2+ years in senior-level design positions at significant global consumer brands

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Office setup allowance
• Co-working allowance
• Stock options

About the Company

DuckDuckGo is an online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008, the company provides a private browser, search engine, and subscription services, with a culture built on trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management.