CINC Systems · 2 days ago
Principal DesignOps Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
12+ years expCINC Systems is the leading provider of accounting and management software for the community association management industry. The Principal DesignOps is a senior design and technology leader responsible for the systems, patterns, and workflows that power design and front-end engineering across CINC’s products.
SaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the DesignOps and UI Systems organization responsible for the design system, component libraries, accessibility, performance, and documentation
Build and evolve a unified Design System and pattern library that ensures consistency and efficiency across multiple product lines and front-end frameworks
Define and manage the end-to-end design-to-development workflow, integrating tools such as Figma, Storybook, and automated design token pipelines
Partner with Platform Engineering and Product Line Engineering teams to ensure design systems are delivered as stable, versioned, and consumable components
Champion and integrate Applied AI and Generative UI design patterns, enabling intelligent and adaptive user experiences across the product ecosystem
Establish scalable design review processes, accessibility standards (WCAG), and UI performance budgets
Collaborate with AI and Product teams to design AI-assisted workflows, copilots, and contextual recommendations that enhance user productivity and trust
Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of design technologists, component engineers, and UX system designers
Partner with Product and Architecture to align user experience strategy with platform modernization, modularization, and API-first principles
Define clear design governance and metrics for adoption, consistency, and satisfaction across internal and external users
Manage stakeholder relationships across engineering, marketing, and executive teams, balancing creativity, speed, and business priorities
Build a culture of craftsmanship, feedback, and continuous improvement, integrating user insights and delivery data into system evolution
Qualification
Required
12+ years of combined experience in design, front-end engineering, and user experience for complex software products
5+ years in a DesignOps, Design Systems, or Design Engineering leadership role
Proven experience in finance, banking, or ERP software design, with a deep understanding of data integrity, security, and compliance in user workflows
Demonstrated expertise designing for Applied AI use cases, including contextual copilots, conversational interfaces, or predictive insights
Hands-on experience designing and delivering Generative UI systems that adapt to user context, roles, and data
Experience collaborating with Platform and Engineering teams to operationalize design systems at scale
Technical fluency in front-end frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar), design tokens, accessibility, and performance optimization
Strong understanding of product development workflows, agile delivery, and continuous deployment environments
Familiarity with observability and feedback systems for UX quality measurement
Proven ability to lead cross-functional design and engineering teams with empathy, clarity, and accountability
Strong communicator who can engage both creative and technical audiences with credibility and influence
Structured thinker who balances long-term design vision with pragmatic delivery priorities
Skilled in change management and adoption strategies, driving consistent system use across multiple teams and geographies
Comfortable navigating complexity, resolving conflicts diplomatically, and using data to guide decision-making
Believes design systems are living products that enable creativity through consistency
Values craftsmanship, clarity, and empathy in both design and leadership
Curious and learning-driven, staying ahead of trends in AI, generative interfaces, and design tooling
Operates with a builder's mindset, integrating process and technology to improve flow and feedback
Committed to elevating user experience as a measurable driver of business performance
Preferred
Experience with Design Thinking, Service Design, or LeanUX Design is a significant plus, particularly where design is used as a strategic driver of innovation and customer value
Company
CINC Systems
CINC Systems is a provider of SaaS solutions for the community association industry.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
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HgSpectrum Equity
2023-12-14Private Equity
2020-06-03Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ryan Davis
Chief Executive Officer
Robert McCullar
Chief Administrative Officer & EVP, Strategic Initiatives
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