What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Product Designer Associate II - Design Systems (Hybrid- 3 Days in Office) position at Freddie Mac?
At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.
Position Overview:
Freddie Mac Multifamily is seeking a Digital Product Designer who is eager to be at the forefront of advancing our design practice. At Freddie Mac, you will play a crucial role in building a better housing finance system. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to making homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.
Join the OneRoof team, where you will apply your expertise in design systems to support and enhance our design framework and components library. In this crucial role, you will combine your understanding of visual design principles with a proven track record of contributing to scalable design systems.
You will work closely with our product, engineering, and business teams to define a unique visual language and brand identity that embodies our mission to make housing services more accessible and user-friendly. This role goes beyond creating visually appealing designs; it's about improving lives by delivering intuitive, consistent digital experiences across our products and platforms.
We are looking for someone who is not content with the status quo. We need individuals who ask tough questions, think critically, and take bold actions to get things done. If you have a growth mindset, solve problems through design, and thrive at the intersection of people and technology, we encourage you to apply today!
Our Impact:
We are innovators, builders, and accelerators that put our users at the center of everything we do.
We support a portfolio of 15 product teams and their critical work in supporting the nation’s housing industry.
Your Impact:
Support the building and management of a comprehensive design system, including style guides, component libraries, and documentation that ensures consistency and efficiency across all products.
Apply your visual design skills to create engaging, on-brand UI elements and layouts that enhance usability and delight users.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the design system seamlessly into our product development process, enabling rapid prototyping and iteration.
Conduct design system audits and find opportunities for improvement, ensuring the system evolves to meet changing needs and maintains best practices.
Deliver training and support to developers and other stakeholders on the proper use and application of the design system.
Participate in design reviews, providing expert feedback and guidance to ensure all designs align with our established standards and guidelines.
Stay current with design system trends and technologies, championing innovation and adoption of new tools and techniques.
Qualifications:
1-3 years of proven experience building digital products.
Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, or equivalent experience.
Extensive knowledge of visual design principles, typography, color theory, and layout design, and how to apply them consistently at scale.
Expert proficiency in Figma, including advanced features for design system management and collaboration.
Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript MUI) and handoff processes to ensure proper implementation of designs.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and champion the value of the design system to diverse audiences.
Experience with accessibility standards and designing inclusive user interfaces.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and collaborating closely with engineering teams.
Prior work with enterprise-level design systems for products in fintech or government sectors.
Portfolio showcasing relevant academic or personal projects.
Keys to Success in this Role:
Ability to translate user needs into intuitive and functional designs.
Good interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Self-starter and self-motivated. Ability to work & collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.
Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.
Time-type:Full time FLSA Status:Non-ExemptFreddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $74,000 - $112,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.Salary : $74,000 - $112,000
