Senior Design Systems Designer at Genius AI who owns the vision and execution of the company's design system: building the Figma component library, design tokens, documentation, and design-to-dev handoff for mobile and web, while supporting a company-wide rebrand. Core tooling is Figma, with Storybook, Tokens Studio, and Style Dictionary as nice-to-haves.
Genius AI is looking for a Senior Design Systems Designer to join our design systems team. In this role, you will drive the vision for our design system, raise the bar for craft, and become a force multiplier for every designer and engineer at Genius AI. As we scale, invest in AI across our product, and undergo a company-wide rebrand, the design system is more critical than ever. We’re seeking someone who can take real ownership, operate with minimal oversight, influence cross-functional partners, and help shape the future of design systems at Genius AI.
Responsibilities will include:
Own the vision and execution of our design system, defining standards, driving adoption, and evolving the system as the product scales
Architect and maintain a robust component library with well-documented, reusable UI components for mobile and web
Lead the development of design tokens, Figma libraries, variables, and naming conventions to support a scalable, consistent visual language
Drive the design-to-dev handoff process, partnering closely with engineering to bridge Figma and production and reduce friction in every release
Champion accessibility, quality, and craft standards across every component and pattern in the system
Own documentation and governance, making the system easy to understand, adopt, and contribute to across the organization
Play a key role in our company-wide rebrand, ensuring the new visual language is systematized and applied consistently across the product
Identify and implement tooling efficiencies, including AI-powered workflows, to improve team velocity and output quality
Mentor and collaborate with other designers, raising the craft level of the broader team
Influence roadmap and prioritization for the design systems team, bringing a strategic point of view to what gets built and when
You’re a great fit if you:
Have 4+ years of product design experience with significant, hands-on focus on design systems, component libraries, or design infrastructure
Have a portfolio that shows strong UI craft alongside end-to-end product thinking
Have a proven track record of owning and scaling a design system in a production environment, not just contributing, but leading
Possess expert-level Figma skills, including components, variables, auto layout, libraries, and prototyping
Are a deep systems thinker who sees patterns others miss, builds for edge cases, and designs with scale in mind from day one
Are a strong cross-functional collaborator who can align engineers, PMs, and designers around shared standards without heavy oversight
Can articulate and defend design decisions clearly, with strong opinions and communication skills
Have a mobile-first mindset and design with that context naturally
Have experience contributing to the pillars of a design system such as tokens, accessibility, working with code/developers, documentation, and contribution models
Have a passion for empowering small business owners, with a high level of empathy for our customers and a strong desire to understand their needs
Nice to have: Experience with Storybook, Tokens Studio, Style Dictionary; rebrand or platform evolution experience; curiosity about AI tools like Cursor or Claude
Total Compensation
Benefits include:
Competitive health and dental insurance options
Flexible PTO
Annual stipend for professional development and continued learning
High performers at 5 years receive a $5,000 bonus to use however you recharge best
Paid parental leave
Fertility and adoption benefits via Carrot
Local events and in-person gathering opportunities throughout the year for our distributed team
Genius AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate our differences and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel supported and empowered to do their best work.