Product Design Manager, Design Systems

The Product Design Manager will set the strategy and roadmap for Lyft Product Language across various surfaces and lead the AI transformation of the design system. They will manage a team of designers and ensure quality standards are met across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategy and roadmap for Lyt 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
• Coach the team on making educated tradeoffs between flexibility, coherency, usability, and efficiency
• Partner closely with the Design Systems DPM and engineering managers
• Own the LPL component contribution and review process end-to-end

Requirements

• 7+ years in product or brand design, including 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
• Familiarity with AI-assisted design tooling

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
• Paid parental leave
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyt credits and complimentary Lyt Pink membership

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