NODA AI · 22 hours ago
Design Systems Designer - NODA AI
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expNODA AI is a veteran-owned technology company focused on transforming unmanned systems in complex environments. They are seeking a Senior to Lead Design Systems Designer to establish and maintain a comprehensive design system that empowers product teams to create high-quality user experiences efficiently.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a comprehensive design system in Figma including component libraries, patterns, styles, and variables that serve our tactical military interface platform
Create detailed component specifications with precise documentation of all states, variants, interactions, measurements, and behaviors for engineering implementation
Collaborate with product designers and engineers to identify reusable patterns and establish consistent design language across the platform
Develop and maintain design system documentation including usage guidelines, principles, best practices, and implementation examples
Establish design tokens for colors, typography, spacing, and other foundational elements to ensure consistency between design and code
Work closely with engineering to ensure accurate implementation of design system components and maintain design-development parity
Conduct component audits and refine existing patterns to improve consistency, accessibility, and usability
Create and maintain master component architecture that supports complex use cases including battle management, asset tracking, and operational interfaces
Define contribution models and workflows for how product designers submit new patterns or modifications to the design system
Build tools, templates, and resources that increase design team efficiency and consistency
Stay current with design system best practices, accessibility standards, and emerging patterns in the industry
Evangelize the design system across the organization and provide training and support to design and engineering teams
Qualification
Required
5+ years of design experience with at least 2+ years focused on design systems, component libraries, or design infrastructure
Expert proficiency in Figma including advanced component architecture, variants, auto-layout, variables, and design system organization
Strong understanding of frontend development concepts including HTML, CSS, and component-based frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)
Proven experience creating comprehensive design documentation and specifications for engineering teams
Deep knowledge of interaction patterns, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive design principles
Experience establishing and maintaining design tokens and style foundations across digital products
Strong systems thinking and ability to identify patterns and create scalable solutions
Excellent communication skills with ability to advocate for design system adoption and educate teams
U.S. citizenship
Preferred
Experience building design systems for complex products (B2B, enterprise, consumer, or technical applications)
Background in designing complex interfaces such as data-dense dashboards, operational software, consumer applications with sophisticated features, or products with multiple interconnected systems
Familiarity with design system tools and platforms beyond Figma (Storybook, zeroheight, etc.)
Knowledge of design ops practices and workflows that improve team efficiency
Understanding of military/defense interface requirements or designing for mission-critical applications
Experience mentoring designers on design system adoption and best practices
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Competitive pay
Flexible time off
Generous PTO policy
Federal holidays
Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
Free OneMedical membership
Company
NODA AI
NODA AI is a venture-backed defense company focused on building algorithm superiority.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase