Staff Visual Designer – Design Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Redefine and deliver significant, foundational enhancements to Mercury’s design language.

• Collaborate with Brand and other design leaders to integrate expressive moments into the product.

• Establish the craft standard for the design organization.

• Provide active coaching to product designers regarding their craft.

• Work in partnership with design systems designers and engineers.

• Represent design systems and visual craftsmanship in discussions with Brand, Engineering, and design leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in visual design.

• Profound expertise in typography, color systems, and iconography at both product and brand levels.

• A portfolio that demonstrates a wide range: foundational systems projects alongside high-craft, expressive visual design.

• Not just an eye for design, but the conviction and language to communicate what contributes to success.

• A proven history of coaching or mentoring fellow designers.

• Strong systems thinking abilities.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Strong communication skills and presence.

• Proficiency in design tools and front-end prototyping using React.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary.

• Equity in the form of stock options/RSUs.