SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER II, DESIGN SYSTEMS
Company: Handshake
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build
better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive
culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We
strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds,
historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.
Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then
read the following job specs carefully before applying.
Product Design at HandshakeAt Handshake we create opportunities for
all college students and recent graduates to have equal access to
meaningful jobs and internships, and we believe design plays a
crucial role in the pursuit of this mission. We work
collaboratively as designers and user experience researchers to
help students, employers, and career centers.We take a
student-first approach to how we design and build products, and we
strive to deeply understand our users and their true goals. We
believe that great products and experiences are made great by the
combination of how they work and how they look. One without the
other is not enough, and while we're not perfect, we strive to
excel in both and are committed to going the extra mile.Great
products are built by teams - and teams are built by people who
communicate and collaborate well. A culture of openness, honesty,
and the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback is
important to us.We also believe that great teams are inclusive.
Being surrounded by a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and
perspectives brings out the best in everyone, and leads to higher
quality products and experiences.Your impactYou, in addition to
another dedicated design systems product designer, will be
responsible for the design direction and execution of the Handshake
design system (we call it Rosetta) across all verticals and
platforms. While our product is fairly established, our design
system is just getting started. You'll work diligently to define &
create components and shape the next generation of our product.Your
role
- Define and lead the implementation of the Handshake design
system and visual language - from guidelines to type stack, and all
the way to the atom component.
- Establish the structure and strategy towards a robust system
library, while working closely with the engineering team to align,
execute, and publish the system across the product and
company.
- Work in a methodical way to launch pilot experiences within
mobile and web products, and help define the success measurement to
be held accountable against.
- Work closely with the brand team to establish a design system
that reflects the brand and values of Handshake, visually and
interactively.
- Create processes and pathways for Designers and Engineers to
contribute to the design system.
- Work with Product Designers to improve existing as well as
create new components and styles across Handshake products.
- Empower teams across the company to adopt and contribute to the
design system.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure design system adoption
and to address new components when the need arises.Your experience
- 4-6+ years of experience working with both consumer and
enterprise products with a focus in design systems.Compensation
Range$150,000-$180,000About usHandshake is the #1 place to launch a
career with no connections, experience, or luck required. The
platform connects up-and-coming talent with 750,000+ employers -
from Fortune 500 companies like Google, Nike, and Target to
thousands of public school districts, healthcare systems, and
nonprofits. In 2022 we announced our $200M Series F funding round.
This Series F fundraise and valuation of $3.5B will fuel
Handshake's next phase of growth and propel our mission to help
more people start, restart, and jumpstart their careers.When it
comes to our workforce strategy, we've thought deeply about how
work-life should look here at Handshake. With our Hub-Based Remote
Working strategy, employees can enjoy the flexibility of remote
work, whilst ensuring collaboration and team experiences in a
shared space remains possible. Handshake is headquartered in San
Francisco with offices in Denver, New York, London, and Berlin and
teammates working globally.What we offerAt Handshake, we'll give
you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure.Benefits below
apply to employees in full-time positions.
- Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
- 16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10
weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth giving parents.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including
LGBTQ+ Coverage. We also provide resources for Mental Health
Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs and counseling
support.
- Handshake offers $500/ -360 home office stipend for you to
spend during your first 3 months to create a productive and
comfortable workspace at home.
- Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual
$2,000/ -1,500/---1,850 stipend for you to grow your skills and
career.
- Financial coaching through Origin to help you through your
financial journey.
- Monthly internet stipend and a brand new MacBook to allow you
to do your best work.
- Monthly commuter stipend for you to expense your travel to the
office (for office-based employees).
- Free lunch provided twice a week across all offices.
- Referral bonus to reward you when you bring great talent to
Handshake.(US-specific benefits, in addition to the first section)
- 401k Match: Handshake offers a dollar-for-dollar match on 1% of
deferred salary, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year.
- All full-time US-based Handshakers are eligible for our
flexible time off policy to get out and see the world. In addition,
we offer 8 standardized holidays, and 2 additional days of flexible
holiday time off. Lastly, we have a Winter #ShakeBreak, a one-week
period of Collective Time Off.
- Lactation support: Handshake partners with Milk Stork to
provide a comprehensive 100% employer-sponsored lactation support
to traveling parents and guardians.(UK-specific benefits, in
addition to the first section)
- Pension Scheme: Handshake will provide you with a workplace
pension, where you will make contributions based on 5% of your
salary. Handshake will pay the equivalent of 3% towards your
pension plan, subject to qualifying earnings limits.
- Up to 25 days of vacation to encourage people to reset,
recharge, and refresh, in addition to 8 bank holidays throughout
the year.
- Regular offsites each year to bring the team together +
opportunity to travel to our HQ in San Francisco.
- Discounts across various high street retailers, cinemas and
other social activities exclusively for Handshake UK
employees.(Germany-specific benefits, in addition to the first
section)
- 25 days of annual leave + we have a Winter #ShakeBreak, a
one-week period of Collective Time Off across the company.
- Regular offsites each year to bring the team together +
opportunity to travel to our HQ in San Francisco once a year.
- Urban sports club membership offering access to a diverse
network of fitness and wellness facilities.
- Discounts across various high street retailers, cinemas and
other social activities exclusively for Handshake Germany
employees.For roles based in Romania: Please ask your recruiter
about region specific benefits.Handshake is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for
candidates with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs or
other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance
or reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
people-hr@joinhandshake.com.
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