Halter is hiring a Staff Product Designer to lead design of a significant area of the product experience. The role owns design foundations across mobile and web, working alongside engineers to shape system architecture and craft standards.
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 work
- Give teams a clear point of view on which pattern to use
- Turn field conditions into default standards for legibility and clarity
- Spot what's working across surfaces and promote it into reusable foundations
- Raise craft of other designers through feedback, reviews and mentorship
What we're looking for
- 5+ years designing digital products, including 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 how tokens and component libraries are structured in code
- Experience building and maintaining the 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
- Role based in Auckland, New Zealand HQ
- Relocation and visa assistance provided
- Office-first culture, working from the office is the default