System Design Lead
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
We're looking for a System Design Lead to join Snap Inc! In this role you will define the strategy, lead the build and implementation of Snapchat’s Design system. Working closely with Product & Visual designers, you will adapt a system to the current and evolving product needs. With an eye on accessibility you will work with your engineering partners to create Color, Type and Iconographic systems that support the wide range of uses across the Snapchat ecosystem. You will lead the creation and implementimentation of resources, tools and documentation that supports the design system. You will be responsible for building and maintaining cross functional relationships across the company and evangelizing the adoption of the system throughout the app.
What you’ll do:
Define and lead the implementation of Snapchat’s design system and visual language (including typography, color, iconography and componentry)
Create processes and pathways for Designers and Engineers to contribute to the design system
Build tooling to create more efficient implementation of and access to the design system for designers and engineers
Define strategic vision for accessibility and age-up design practices as supported by the design system
Work with Product Designers to iterate and create new components and styles across Snapchat’s products
Evangelize and empower teams across the company to adopt and contribute to the design system
Work closely with the Platform Engineering team to build and execute on a strategic roadmap for design systems
Document and centralize resources for the design system
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to define and lead independently in a large ambiguous space
Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines
Knowledge of typography, iconography, color and dynamic type
Excellent interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail
Background working with both internal and external partners and agencies
Experience working with Product and Engineering teams
Ability to effectively influence, communicate and coordinate with other disciplines
Ability to define principles and clearly communicate design decisions and strategy
Comfort writing systems documentation
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to define and implement and style guidelines
Refined taste in art and an eye for design
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience
Portfolio showcasing design systems work
Demonstrable experience using Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or other design tools
Demonstrable experience using GitHub
Demonstrable experience developing a Design System from the ground up
Demonstrable experience developing design tooling and plugins
Demonstrable experience working closely with engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
BFA, preferably in graphic/digital design
Basic coding knowledge and experience
Knowledge of prototyping tools
Experience working with Jira
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].