Design System Designer - Hybrid

ULTRA MOBILE is seeking a talented Design System Designer to join the Marketing Team in Costa Mesa, CA! Individual reports to Manager, Design Systems. Role is hybrid.

This role is a hybrid opportunity that requires a local commutable distance to the HQ Costa Mesa, CA office as needed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your usual day of awesomeness includes:

• Collaborate with Designers, Developers, Copywriters, and Design System Manager to create reusable components and documentation for our Design System libraries.
• Build and maintain multi-platform component libraries for designers to leverage in their web and native app projects.
• Write detailed documentation on component specifications, usage guidelines and best practices on our Design System Documentation site.
• Communicate design system release updates to the Experience Design Team.
• Partner with Design System Manager to host educational workshops and training sessions to teach team members how to effectively use our design system libraries.
• Partner with Design System Manager to create new design system processes and contribution workflows.
• Promote brand consistency and ensure proper usage of our design system libraries across all Experience Design projects.
• Stay informed with industry trends, design system tools, and UI best practices.
• Deliver quality work that is accurate and on schedule.
• Business hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Pacific Standard Time.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Degree or Certification in Graphic/Web Design, User Experience Design, or Human-Computer Interaction Design.
• 3 years of experience in UI Design working on Design Systems for ecommerce websites and native apps.
• Strong understanding of design principles, modern UI patterns, elements, interactions, and responsive web design.
• Experience in creating scalable libraries for designers to leverage in their projects.
• Strong portfolio showcasing complex UI patterns and detailed component documentation.
• High Proficiency in Figma with expertise in auto-layout, variables, booleans and interactions.
• Proficiency in other design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Zeroheight.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with designers and developers.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to verbally articulate and write documentation on component functionality.
• Strong time management skills for handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with designers and developers.
• Understanding of component theming and design tokens.
• Understanding of web standards, HTML/CSS and ADA compliance.

WE ARE ULTRA & MINT MOBILE

We connect people to what's most important in their lives: Easily, affordably and reliably. We strive to be California's Preeminent Destination Employer. Oh yeah, we get it too! We understand what matters to you most. You're an individual with unique needs, and we're prepared to exceed any expectations you have for an ideal employer.

We're smart, strategic, and get things done without a lot of red tape or unnecessary politics. Everyone matters here and everyone has a voice. Expect to spend your time contributing to projects that really matter. We obsess over the employee experience. To start, we provide some of the most competitive salary, benefits, family leave, and vacation in Southern California. We believe in you and invest in you. Not just your career aspirations, but your life.

In addition, we've got a laundry list of perks you'll brag about on insta - Lunch every day prepared by our very own chef, healthy snacks, onsite gym, free massages, car wash services, and most importantly, a team atmosphere. We even raise the bar on well bars, including Espresso/Cappuccino/Nitro/Cold Brew Bar, Froyo Bar, Breakfast Bar, Snack Bar and a, well, you know, bar (after 5 pm).

And if you feel intrigued right now reading, imagine the co-workers we have already attracted. This is the kind of team you'll want to take home to mom or invite to your kid's next birthday party. This is the kind of close-knit community happening here. Come check out how you can be part of Ultra & Mint!

OUR VALUES – LET'S MAKE LIFE ULTRA TOGETHER!

• Ownership: We are all owners; be the outcome and get the job done.
• Action Biased: Be brilliant, proactive, and act with urgency.
• Embrace the Adventure: Be agile, adaptive, and thrive on change.
• Invent and Simplify: Never accept good enough.

$1,000 REFERRAL BONUS

Take a look at this job description, if you are the right person, please apply. If Ultra Mobile doesn't appear to be a fit for you, refer a friend or colleague and get $1,000. Let your friend or colleague know to provide your full name and email when applying to the job. If we hire them and they stay for 90 days, you get $1000. For more details of restrictions and rules, please email recruiting@ultra.me.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualification, experience, ability, and job performance.

In support of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the range of starting pay for this role is $80,000 - $90,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. We also offer a variety of benefits including health, disability insurance, 401 (k), flexible spending accounts, EAP, education reimbursement, parental leave, unlimited vacation, bonuses, and company paid holidays. The specific programs available will vary depending on state, start date, and employment type. Our recruitment team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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