MongoDB
Director, Design Systems
MongoDB, New York, New York, us, 10261
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MongoDB's Design Systems team is looking for a Design Systems Director who is passionate about enabling consistent, accessible, and delightful cross-product experiences. You will be leading a team of designers and engineers who thrive on collaboration, excellence in their craft, and mutual respect.
This role can be based out of our New York City office or remotely in the US region.
Responsibilities
Strategically prioritizing a design system roadmap, balancing user needs with business impact, technical complexity, and the health of the design system.
Developing and maintaining trusted partnerships with Product Design, Engineering, Research, and Brand partners.
Orchestrating large-scale feature adoption and modernization initiatives that span product teams.
Shaping processes that support a high level of craftsmanship across the design system suite.
Establishing, socializing, and monitoring team goals and objectives.
Monitoring system use across the enterprise and evangelizing the benefits of the design system.
Evaluating and integrating design systems tools and technologies.
Hiring, mentoring, coaching, and retaining a talented, diverse team of Interaction Designers and UI Engineers.
Designing and scaling the team in collaboration with Executive Leadership and Talent Acquisition.
Reporting team performance directly to the VP of Product UX.
What You'll Bring
5+ years directly contributing to a design system.
5+ years management experience on a design or engineering team.
A deep understanding of best practices and processes for coded design systems.
Expert knowledge with at least one design system toolset (e.g. Figma, InVision).
Robust understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
Experience working with ambiguity and continuous feedback.
Storytelling and communication skills that motivate and inspire.
The ideal candidate will:
Care deeply about the impact of their work.
Create a culture of accountability, excellence, and resourcefulness.
Have meticulous attention to detail.
Lead with humility, encouraging different points of view.
Find ways to continually improve themselves and others.
Be intellectually curious, always asking "how can we improve?".
Embody our core values and leadership principles.
MongoDB is a place where everyone can grow. Our supportive, inclusive environment is where you can be your best self. If you're passionate about technology, leadership, and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
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MongoDB's Design Systems team is looking for a Design Systems Director who is passionate about enabling consistent, accessible, and delightful cross-product experiences. You will be leading a team of designers and engineers who thrive on collaboration, excellence in their craft, and mutual respect.
This role can be based out of our New York City office or remotely in the US region.
Responsibilities
Strategically prioritizing a design system roadmap, balancing user needs with business impact, technical complexity, and the health of the design system.
Developing and maintaining trusted partnerships with Product Design, Engineering, Research, and Brand partners.
Orchestrating large-scale feature adoption and modernization initiatives that span product teams.
Shaping processes that support a high level of craftsmanship across the design system suite.
Establishing, socializing, and monitoring team goals and objectives.
Monitoring system use across the enterprise and evangelizing the benefits of the design system.
Evaluating and integrating design systems tools and technologies.
Hiring, mentoring, coaching, and retaining a talented, diverse team of Interaction Designers and UI Engineers.
Designing and scaling the team in collaboration with Executive Leadership and Talent Acquisition.
Reporting team performance directly to the VP of Product UX.
What You'll Bring
5+ years directly contributing to a design system.
5+ years management experience on a design or engineering team.
A deep understanding of best practices and processes for coded design systems.
Expert knowledge with at least one design system toolset (e.g. Figma, InVision).
Robust understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
Experience working with ambiguity and continuous feedback.
Storytelling and communication skills that motivate and inspire.
The ideal candidate will:
Care deeply about the impact of their work.
Create a culture of accountability, excellence, and resourcefulness.
Have meticulous attention to detail.
Lead with humility, encouraging different points of view.
Find ways to continually improve themselves and others.
Be intellectually curious, always asking "how can we improve?".
Embody our core values and leadership principles.
MongoDB is a place where everyone can grow. Our supportive, inclusive environment is where you can be your best self. If you're passionate about technology, leadership, and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
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