Job Description

• 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 the system reflects accessibility, localization, and responsiveness best practices
• Lead the public exposure of the design system to showcase Deel's design excellence
• Lead the vision for how we design robust, reusable components that serve multiple use cases through intelligent use of variables
• Develop highly technical components such as customisable Data Grids, Form builders and navigational patterns
• Facilitate stronger engineering approaches to designer collaboration
• Build tools that enhance the designer and engineer experience across Deel
• Mentor and support designers in effective design system adoption
• Act as a force multiplier by creating foundational work that can be continuously reused across all product teams

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience 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 standards, usability principles, and responsive design across web and mobile platforms
• Proven ability to develop and evolve scalable design systems that support large product surfaces
• Expert-level mastery in Figma, tokens, component libraries, and design documentation practices
• Strong communicator who can align and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience collaborating closely with engineers on component implementation, QA processes, and internal tooling development
• Proactive problem-solver who can lead projects with minimal oversight
• Familiarity with MUI (Material UI) component library and underlying framework architecture
• Demonstrable exploratory experience working with the Figma MCP server
• Experience with Figma Plugin API and developing internal tooling to support design workflows
• Front-end experience (React, TypeScript) and understanding of design-token-driven development

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access