RentSpree · 2 months ago
Staff Design Technologist / Creative Technologist
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expRentSpree is the nation's leading home rental software, seeking a Staff Design Technologist to lead the evolution of their design systems and AI integration. The role involves managing a small team, pioneering AI-assisted design workflows, and enhancing customer experiences through innovative design solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead the evolution of our design system from static component libraries to adaptive, AI-powered experience systems
Manage and mentor a focused team of design professionals (1 design technologist, 1 visual designer), fostering innovation while maintaining high standards for design system implementation and tool development
Own the design system roadmap, developing component libraries, design tokens, pattern documentation, and self-serve tools that scales across Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams
Pioneer AI adoption in design workflows, establishing frameworks that provide design inspection, usability audits, friction logs, and automated improvement suggestions
Work autonomously on high-impact projects while collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Data teams where dependencies exist
Create self-serve design tools and templates that enable non-designers across the organization to maintain brand consistency and design quality
Drive research and implementation of behavior-driven UI that adapts based on user context, personalization layers, and agentic orchestration—moving from fixed variants to dynamic, intelligent experiences
Establish design quality metrics, automated testing protocols, and continuous improvement processes that reduce rework and increase design velocity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Computer Science, HCI, or related field
6+ years of hands-on experience in design systems development and maintenance, design operations, or creative technology roles
Proven track record of leading design technology initiatives and guiding a team (team lead)
Expert proficiency in Figma (plug-ins, libraries, tokens, auto-layout, variables, advanced functionality)
Strong front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React frameworks)
Experience with design system tools and methodologies (Storybook, design tokens, component libraries)
Familiarity with AI/ML tools and APIs (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, or similar)
Knowledge of modern development workflows (GitHub, CI/CD, automated testing)
Experience integrating AI tools into creative workflows and productivity systems
Understanding of LLM capabilities, limitations, and prompt engineering
Knowledge of RAG systems, semantic data structures, and metadata frameworks
Experience with automation tools and workflow optimization
Deep understanding of design system principles, scalability challenges, and adoption strategies
Experience with design token architecture and multi-platform implementation
Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices
Track record of successfully rolling out design systems across multiple teams and products
Strong leadership skills with experience leading creative and technical team members
Excellent presentation and communication abilities across technical and non-technical audiences
Experience influencing stakeholders and driving adoption of new tools and processes
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution
Preferred
SaaS or proptech industry experience, particularly in real estate, property management, or rental platforms
Experience working in fast-paced startup environments with rapid iteration cycles
Background in design operations, creative operations, or design system consulting
Benefits
Equity Options: Share in the value we’re creating—your work makes a real impact.
Team-First Culture: Join a group of talented, supportive teammates who inspire each other to do their best work and celebrate every win.
Learning & Development: Ongoing support for your growth through resources, coaching, and career development opportunities.
Health Coverage: Comprehensive employee + dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA/FSA options. Plus, enjoy additional health perks like access to Headspace Care+, gym membership discounts, and much more — because your well-being matters, inside and out.
Plan for your future: Life, disability, and Simple IRA retirement plan with company match to support your future.
Flexible Vacation Policy: We trust you to take the time you need to rest and recharge.
Holidays: Enjoy 12 holidays throughout the year, as a part of our commitment to honoring culture, history, and time to recharge.
Events: We make time to connect and celebrate through reimbursable weekly team lunches, game nights, events, and more, both in-person and remotely.
Recognition Programs: Team members can recognize their peers with Sprees, which are redeemable for gift cards and/or donations to an organization of your choice, or nominate a colleague for a S.P.R.E.E. Award to spotlight above-and-beyond contributions, which may be rewarded with a spot bonus. Our Work Anniversary Program also honors employee milestones with personalized tokens of appreciation!
Business Expense Allowance & Internet Reimbursement: Get the tools and support you need to do your best work.
Parental Leave & Fertility Support: Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, wherever you are in life.
Legal & tax benefits: We offer group legal benefits and tax support through RocketLawyer.
Seattle HQ: If you’ll be working from our Seattle office, you’ll receive a company-sponsored Orca card to cover the cost of public transportation to and from the office!
Company
RentSpree
RentSpree provides software with a universal tenant screening process, renter management, partnership programs, and rental screening API.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
RentSpree has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2022 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.72MKey Investors
Green Visor Capital645 Ventures
2022-08-29Series B· $17.3M
2021-07-21Series A· $8M
2020-02-21Seed· $2.3M
Leadership Team
Michael Lucarelli
CEO & Co-founder
Paul Sirisuphang
COO & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-18
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