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Product Design Manager, Design Systems

Lyft πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York, New York, United States of America

Hybrid $176,000 - $220,000 Full-time Senior

Lead the strategy, vision, and execution of the Lyft Product Language (LPL) across product, marketing, and brand surfaces. Manage a team of designers and illustrators while integrating AI into system tooling and workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Set the strategy and roadmap for Lyft Product Language (LPL) across product, marketing, and brand surfaces
  • Lead the AI transformation of the system
  • Manage and develop a team of design systems designers and illustrators
  • Hold the quality bar for system-wide design
  • Partner closely with the Design Systems DPM and engineering managers to maintain system health

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in product or brand design
  • 2+ years managing designers
  • Direct experience leading a design system at scale
  • Fluency across mobile and web platforms
  • Experience managing a design systems team
  • Strong track record of partnership with engineering on architecture, releases, and quality

Benefits

  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Child care and pet benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave

Key Skills

Design systems management Product design Brand design Mobile and web platforms AI-assisted design tooling Figma Leadership Communication Mentoring Cross-functional collaboration UX design UI design Systems thinking Accessibility (WCAG) Road safety Brand consistency

About Lyft

Whether it’s an everyday commute or a journey that changes everything, Lyft is driven by our purpose: to serve and connect. In 2012, Lyft was founded as one of the first ridesharing communities in the United States. Now, millions of drivers have chosen to earn on billions of rides. Lyft offers rideshare, bikes, and scooters all in one app β€” for a more connected world, with transportation for everyone.

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