Staff Design Systems Designer

Ethos LifeEthos Life·Remote(Anywhere in the World)·Work From Anywhere
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WFA Digital Insight

As demand for seamless digital experiences grows, design systems designers are in high demand. With Ethos Life's rapid expansion, this role offers a chance to build and evolve the company's design system from the ground up. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in UI design, design systems, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Job Description

About Ethos

Ethos is revolutionizing the life insurance process with technology and data science, making it faster and more accessible for families. The company has issued billions in coverage each month and is backed by prominent investors such as General Catalyst and Sequoia Capital.

About the Role

We're seeking a Design Systems Designer to build and evolve our design system, powering customer and internal experiences. This is a unique opportunity to bring structure to our design and building processes without slowing down product teams. The ideal candidate will partner closely with Product Design, Engineering, Brand/Creative, and Content Design to create a system that improves consistency, accessibility, quality, and trust.

Responsibilities

  • Build and evolve the design system that powers customer and internal experiences
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to create a system that helps teams move faster while improving quality
  • Experiment, learn quickly, and help build a stronger design practice as we grow

How to Stand Out

  • Develop a strong portfolio showcasing your design systems and UI expertise, highlighting collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Be prepared to discuss how you've improved design consistency and accessibility in previous roles.
  • Familiarize yourself with design systems tools and methodologies to stand out in the application process.
  • Practice whiteboarding exercises to demonstrate your problem-solving skills and design thinking.
  • Emphasize your ability to work in a highly regulated industry and adapt to evolving design standards.

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