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Principal Product Designer - Design Systems

Halter

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Halter is hiring a Staff Product Designer to lead design of a significant area of its product experience. The role sits within the design team and owns design systems across mobile and web, working closely with engineers.

What you'll do

  • Set, own and advance design foundations across mobile and web
  • Set the standard for craft through principles, guidance and worked examples
  • Shape technical architecture and system structure alongside engineers
  • Treat the system as a product, setting direction and prioritising what to build next
  • Give teams a clear point of view on which pattern to use
  • Turn field conditions into standards the system carries by default
  • Spot what's working across product surfaces and promote it into reusable foundations
  • Raise the craft of designers through feedback, reviews and mentorship

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years designing digital products
  • Significant time designing and building design systems at scale
  • Exceptional visual craft across typography, layout, spacing, colour, accessibility, interaction and motion
  • Proven experience shipping a design system with engineers
  • Knowledge of tokens, component libraries and Figma to code connection
  • Portfolio showing foundational systems work and high-craft experiences
  • Track record of coaching designers and raising quality around you

Good to know

  • Based in Auckland, New Zealand HQ
  • Relocation and visa assistance provided
  • Office-first approach, working from the office is the default
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