Staff Product Designer - Design Systems

Partner with cross-functional teams to assess needs and develop eBay's brand and design system. Collaborate with designers and developers to ensure consistent application of the design system across all products.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional domain teams to assess needs, define and align to business goals, and audit product flows.
• Develop and refine eBay's brand and design system by integrating visual design, interaction design, and systems thinking to create intuitive, user-friendly design guidelines, patterns, and libraries that enhance product efficiency and aesthetic appeal.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, developers, and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of the design system across all eBay products, while also incorporating feedback and research to iterate and improve the system.
• Prototype and deliver high-fidelity visuals that demonstrate the design system’s capabilities, ensuring components and templates are adaptable to various eBay experiences and maintain a high standard of design excellence.
• Mentor fellow designers on the strategic use of the design system and stay up to date with industry trends to continuously evolve the system, ensuring it meets the needs of eBay customers and aligns with the latest design innovations.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in User Experience Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, or a related field, with a focus on design systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive alignment across teams and proactively influence decision-making.
• Self-motivated with the ability to navigate large projects independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with front-end development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, to inform design decisions and collaborate with engineering teams effectively.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
• Experience with advanced prototyping tools in Figma, Proto.io, Rive, or Play.

Key Skills

• 6+ years of professional experience in User Experience Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, or a related field, with a focus on design systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to navigate large projects independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with front-end development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
• Experience with advanced prototyping tools in Figma, Proto.io, Rive, or Play.

Benefits

• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave).