Staff Product Designer, Design Systems

Overview

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Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies, Deel operates with a team of 6,000 across 100+ countries and supports 74 languages, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

Role and focus

We are seeking a passionate and highly experienced Staff Product Designer to join our Design System team. You will drive 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, operational efficiency, and strategic impact, empowering product teams through foundational design solutions that accelerate delivery and elevate quality.

Responsibilities

• Design 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. 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: Define the vision for reusable components serving multiple use cases through intelligent use of variables. Develop technical components such as configurable Data Grids, Form builders, and navigational patterns scalable for an 80+ strong design team. Measure component metrics, identify breakage patterns, and address design debt.
• Engineer Collaboration & Design Operations: Facilitate stronger engineering collaboration with designers. Build tools that enhance the designer-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 foster knowledge sharing. Work with design leadership to align system strategy with product goals.

Qualifications

• Experience & Expertise: 5-7 years in Product Design with at least 4 years focused on design systems at scale. Strong portfolio showing system thinking and component design for complex products. Deep understanding of accessibility, usability, and responsive design for web and mobile.
• Systems Thinking: Proven ability to develop scalable design systems supporting large product surfaces. Experience balancing consistency with flexibility. Mastery in Figma, tokens, component libraries, and design documentation.
• Technical Collaboration: Strong communicator who can align and influence cross-functional stakeholders. Experience collaborating with engineers on component implementation, QA, and tooling development. Facilitate cross-team design critiques, reviews, and workshops.
• Leadership & Autonomy: Proactive problem-solver who can lead projects with minimal oversight. Improve design processes and enable broader teams to move faster. Capable of managing multiple workstreams and aligning cross-functional teams.

Must Have

• Demonstrable exploratory experience with the Figma MCP server
• Experience with the Figma Plugin API and developing internal tooling for design workflows
• Familiarity with MUI (Material UI) component library and underlying framework architecture
• Front-end experience (React, TypeScript) and understanding of design-token-driven development

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of motion design principles and tools (React Spring, GSAP, etc.)

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay with scalable benefits and perks. Our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Perks

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

Equal Opportunity

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applications from 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. Deel will provide accommodation on request during recruitment. To request accommodation, inform our Talent Acquisition Team at

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Human Resources Services

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