Staff Product Designer, Design Systems (Los Andes)

Join to apply for the Staff Product Designer, Design Systems role at DeelDeel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for general teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business, with AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure. Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries and helps businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.We are seeking a passionate and highly experienced Staff Product Designer to join our Design System team. You\'ll be the driving force behind the development and adoption of a best-in-class design system, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent, accessible, and scalable experiences across Deel\'s products. This role sits at the intersection of craft excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic impact, empowering product teams through foundational design solutions that accelerate delivery and elevate quality.ResponsibilitiesDesign System Ownership : Lead the evolution, documentation, and adoption of Deel\'s design system. Maintain and improve the quality, consistency, and scalability of UI components and patterns across web and mobile platforms. Ensure accessibility, localization, and responsiveness best practices. Lead the public exposure of the design system to showcase Deel\'s design excellence.Technical Component Strategy & Architecture : Lead the vision for robust, reusable components serving multiple use cases through intelligent use of variables. Develop highly technical components such as customizable Data Grids, Form builders, and navigational patterns scalable for an 80+ strong design team. Measure component metrics, identify breakage patterns, and address design debt across the system.Engineer Collaboration & Design Operations : Facilitate stronger engineering collaboration. Build tools that enhance the designer and engineer experience, including linting systems for consistency and automated workflows. Develop systems such as design token automation and utilities that streamline handoff processes.Mentorship & Influence : Create foundational work reusable across product teams. Mentor designers in design system adoption, elevate capabilities, and facilitate knowledge sharing. Work cross-functionally with design leadership to align system strategy with product goals.QualificationsExperience & Expertise : 5-7 years in Product Design with at least 4 years focused on design systems at scale. Strong portfolio showcasing system-level thinking and component design for complex digital products. Deep understanding of accessibility, usability, and responsive design for web and mobile.Systems Thinking : Proven ability to develop scalable design systems that support large product surfaces. Experience balancing consistency with flexibility. Expert-level mastery in Figma, tokens, component libraries, and design documentation.Technical Collaboration : Strong communicator who can align cross-functional stakeholders. Experience collaborating with engineers on component implementation, QA, and tooling. Ability to facilitate cross-team design critiques and workshops.Leadership & Autonomy : Proactive problem-solver who can lead projects with minimal oversight. History of improving design processes and enabling broader teams to move faster. Comfortable operating across multiple workstreams.Must HaveExploratory experience with the Figma MCP serverExperience with Figma Plugin API and developing internal tooling to support design workflowsFamiliarity with Material UI (MUI) component library and underlying framework architectureFront-end experience (React, TypeScript) and understanding of design-token-driven developmentNice to HaveKnowledge of motion design principles and proficiency with motion tools (React Spring, GSAP, etc)Total RewardsFair and competitive pay with scalable benefits, rewards, and perks that reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.Some things you'll enjoyStock grant opportunities dependent on role, status and locationAdditional perks based on employment status and countryRemote work flexibility, including optional WeWork accessDeel is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity, or other legally protected characteristics.We use Covey as part of our hiring process. For some positions, Covey may be used as part of evaluation and may qualify as an Automated Employment Decision Tool in certain jurisdictions. Details are described in Deel\'s privacy and policy notices.Equal opportunity and accommodation : Deel will provide accommodations on request during recruitment and assessment processes. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at

• levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionDesign, Art / Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustries : Human Resources Services #J-
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