One North · 10 hours ago
Product Design Lead
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $187K/yr
8+ years expOne North is seeking an experienced Product Design Lead who blends product thinking with design system expertise. The role involves crafting enterprise web and mobile experiences, owning end-to-end product design work, and collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.
AnalyticsWeb DesignWeb Development
Responsibilities
Lead product design for enterprise web and mobile applications from discovery through delivery, translating research into user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes
Drive research-informed decisions by synthesizing user research, usability testing, analytics, and stakeholder input into clear design direction and prioritized product improvements
Design and iterate high-fidelity interfaces optimized for multiple devices, form factors, and accessibility requirements
Own design system strategy and execution: evaluate, evolve, and operationalize component libraries, tokens, patterns, and documentation to ensure consistency, scalability, and developer handoff quality
Maintain Figma governance: organize workspaces, files, libraries, components, and versioning; define naming conventions, branching workflows, and contribution guidelines
Collaborate across disciplines: partner with researchers, product managers, engineers, QA, and client stakeholders to align on scope, feasibility, and delivery timelines
Facilitate workshops and presentations: lead client working sessions, design reviews, and roadmap conversations; present original work and rationale to stakeholders
Measure and iterate: define success metrics for design changes, run experiments or usability tests, interpret results, and iterate efficiently
Mentor and oversee the work of Product Designers and Senior Product Designers
Serve as Lead subject matter expert with client stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Proven track record designing enterprise web and mobile products with high-fidelity deliverables and measurable impact
Expert command of Figma, including Auto Layout, Variables, Dev Mode, advanced prototyping, component variants, and library management
System architecture playbook that defines component boundaries, token strategy, responsive rules, and accessibility constraints aligned to product goals
Developer-ready handoff artifacts, including code references and collaboration patterns, that enable engineering to implement components reliably
Governance plan with contribution workflows, release cadence, and changelogs that balances consistency with product flexibility
Design-ops toolkit to streamline Figma libraries, automate repetitive tasks, and boost team efficiency with templates, plugins, and documentation
Outcome-first approach that prioritizes system work to reduce engineering effort, accelerate design velocity, and improve user metrics
Self-starter mentality to push the vision for our clients
Collaborative mindset that thrives in multi-disciplinary teams, including Client Services, Strategy, and Technology
8 or more years of product and design systems experience in-house, at a consultancy, or in an agency environment
Deep understanding of design systems, including tokens, components, documentation, versioning, and cross-team governance
Strong accessibility expertise with practical experience applying WCAG guidelines to product interfaces
Solid technical literacy in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript concepts and responsive design patterns (coding not required)
Experience working in Agile product teams and familiarity with common UX inquiry methods such as usability testing and moderated research
Exceptional visual design skills, including typography, color, layout, and interaction design
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present design rationale to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Portfolio that demonstrates strategic thinking, complex problem solving, and polished, production-ready UI work
High standards for craft and attention to detail
Dedication to following industry best practices and trends
Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health coverage, as well as a health savings account with employer-funded contributions.
Dental and Vision insurance.
Life/AD&D insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance free of cost, with the option to add additional voluntary coverage if desired.
401(k) plan allows employees to save for retirement through pre- or post-tax contributions along with employer-matched funds for maximized savings potential.
Transportation Benefits enable employees to also make pre-tax contributions to pay for parking and public transit needs.
4 weeks of paid time off, in addition to company paid holidays.
Paid Parental and Primary Caregiver Leave to assist and support employees who experience a new birth, adoption or foster placement of a child.
Employee Perks Program that offers member-only discounts and corporate rates on everything from pizza and the zoo, to movie tickets, car rentals, and hotels.
Company
One North
One North is a digital experience agency that combines curiosity, scale, and agility to shape the future.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Svoboda Capital
2020-08-01Acquired
2016-08-09Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Celina Guimaraes, MBA
Director, Client Partnership
Elaina Chapman
Director, Client Partnerships
Recent News
2024-11-05
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