Design Systems Director

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Highspot Full time
About Highspot

Highspot is a pioneering company that is revolutionizing the way businesses increase sales productivity. Our mission is to transform the way millions of people work with sales enablement, and we're committed to building breakthrough software with a spark of magic.

Design at Highspot

We're a collective of global makers who infuse our design craft into everything we do. We contribute and drive impact across all creative functions, from product R&D to events, design language to design systems, from marketing initiatives and everything brand, our teams focus diligently on building the best Highspot Experience, creating lasting impact for our current and future customers.

About the Role

We're seeking a driven Design Leader with deep experience and expertise in all things Design Systems. You'll have the perfect balance of skills to drive projects forward, make it happen, and be able to harness the creative energy of a creative team towards the end goal.

Responsibilities
  • Manage, mentor, and coach a team of skilled designers to deliver high-quality work
  • Experience working across product R&D through the lens of the Design System
  • Identify and prioritize usage scenarios through customer research and competitive analysis
  • Design and build functional prototypes, and path towards Dev-ready execution
  • Strong partnership with engineering and product management to drive shared vision and execution of product plans
  • Deliver UX vision, along with a plan for evolutionary, iterative updates, that actualize the larger vision over time
Required Qualifications
  • Degree in human-computer interaction, interaction design, visual design, or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years of experience in designing world-class software
  • 5+ years of experience in managing multiple designers
  • Expert knowledge of user-centered design principles
  • Experience in design and developing Design Systems at scale
  • Fluency and expertise with Figma, and industry-standard design tools
  • Depth of understanding in modern UI Frameworks (e.g. React)
  • Solid portfolio of work spanning multiple projects
  • Experience with UX for enterprise software products, channels, or marketplaces a plus
  • Experience working with agile development teams (agile/scrum/kanban)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
What We Offer
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits
  • Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and matching employer contributions (DPSP) with immediate vesting
  • Flexible PTO
  • Generous Holiday Schedule + 5 Days for Annual Holiday Week
  • Quarterly Recharge Fridays (paid days off for mental health recharge)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Access to Coaches and Therapists through Modern Health
  • 2 Volunteer days per year

We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation, which may include age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disabilities, political belief, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

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