Fractional Product Systems Designer – Web, iOS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of interaction patterns throughout the product.

• Ensure that similar issues are addressed uniformly.

• Minimize inconsistencies as new modules are integrated.

• Prevent UX drift while multiple PMs and teams are working simultaneously.

• Collaborate within existing products.

• Conduct audits of current applications and patterns.

• Recognize what is functioning well and should be retained.

• Promote convergence—avoiding redesigns that lack purpose.

• Specify the usage of PrimeNG components (tables, forms, filters, modals).

• Ensure strict adherence to Apple Human Interface Guidelines.

• Prevent web/Android patterns from infiltrating iOS.

• Enforce the use of native navigation, gestures, and controls.

• Prioritize platform correctness over internal consistency when conflicts arise.

• Review version 0 prototypes and initial implementations.

• Provide prompt, informed feedback.

• Assist PMs in evaluating UX trade-offs.

• Establish clear boundaries within which PMs can operate confidently.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess a Senior-level background in product or systems design.

• Experience with internal or enterprise-level applications is essential.

• Strong systems thinking ability; comfortable with defining rules and constraints.

• In-depth familiarity with iOS as a platform (beyond just mobile UI).

• Comfortable challenging PMs and confidently saying “don’t ship that.”

• Pragmatic, opinionated, and not overly attached to visuals.

• Strong plus: experience in refining inconsistent products.

• Familiarity with component-based design systems is preferred.

• Experience collaborating directly with engineers.

• Previous fractional or advisory roles are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate for Senior, Fractional roles.

• Opportunity for long-term engagement if both parties are satisfied.