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Product Designer - Design Systems

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Spotify

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You have experience in consumer-focused design, technical understanding of code, familiarity with design systems and Figma, and a user-centered approach valuing accessibility and data insights.
  • You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a mobile design system, lead efficiency initiatives, enhance tooling, and support a global design team while maintaining libraries and components.

Requirements

  • You have several years of experience working in-house for consumer-facing digital product companies.
  • You are technically-minded, interested in code as the material digital products are made of.
  • You have possibly built a Figma plugin or leveraged Figma’s api’s, analytics etc.
  • You are familiar and comfortable working within and contributing to large design systems that you may or may not own directly.
  • You have experience developing custom creative tooling for internal or external audiences.
  • You think of interfaces as dynamic and love thinking about motion and flows.
  • You are intimately familiar with the capabilities and constraints of several of today’s and tomorrow’s digital devices and platforms.
  • You value inclusive design and accessibility and don’t believe it has to mean compromising aesthetics.
  • You have a user- and data-focused design mentality. You are constantly looking to hone your team's instincts through user feedback and data insight. You understand the role and importance of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
  • You are a thoughtful designer and problem solver who questions the status quo and strives for improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Work day-to-day in a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and product managers to build and maintain an end-to-end Mobile design system for Spotify’s consumer experience.
  • This isn’t a role solely dedicated to systems and Figma components, you will also Identify and lead foundational work streams that drive efficiencies in our design team’s day to day workflows.
  • Experiment with designing and building PoC plugins for tooling e.g. Figma that drives efficiencies in the design team’s workflow.
  • Partner with product designers working on the Consumer Mobile App to identify and develop new, and improve existing components and patterns.
  • Collaborate with our broader design systems team, Encore on evolving our shared processes and tooling to support a large number of teams working on a diverse array of products.
  • Build work that scales and flexes across a variety of audiences, mobile devices and tablets.
  • Empower our Core-x Design team of 40+ globally distributed designers by providing resources and clarity around Spotify’s mobile design system standard methodologies.
  • Collaborate with Design Ops to measure and iterate on processes and internal tooling for designers at Spotify.
  • Be autonomous. You take full ownership of your work and drive your personal development. And you take responsibility for every last detail, every step of the way.
  • Champion our Figma Ways of Working and continuously look at ways to improve our Figma architecture, file structures/specs and design QA.
  • Maintain and enhance our existing libraries, components and broader templates/platforms.
  • Work on horizontal features that impact the broader product experience.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Product Designer role at Spotify?

The main focus is to build and maintain an end-to-end Mobile design system for Spotify’s consumer experience, while also leading foundational work streams to drive efficiencies within the design team’s workflows.

What kind of team will I be working with in this role?

You will be working day-to-day in a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and product managers.

Are there opportunities for personal development in this role?

Yes, you will take full ownership of your work and be responsible for driving your personal development.

Is experience with Figma required for this position?

Yes, familiarity with Figma, including possibly building a Figma plugin or leveraging Figma’s APIs, analytics, etc., is important for this role.

How does Spotify value inclusivity in its design processes?

Spotify values inclusive design and accessibility, believing that it doesn’t have to compromise aesthetics.

What locations are available for this role?

This role is based in either Stockholm or London.

Will there be in-person meetings required for this position?

Yes, there will be some in-person meetings, but the role allows for flexibility to work from home.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Several years of experience working in-house for consumer-facing digital product companies is preferred.

How does Spotify support diversity in its workplace?

Spotify is committed to equality and welcomes individuals for who they are, regardless of their background, with the belief that diverse voices strengthen the workplace.

What methodologies are important for this position?

A user- and data-focused design mentality is essential, along with an understanding of qualitative and quantitative methodologies to hone the team's instincts through user feedback and data insight.

Passionate music fans. Innovative tech pros. Perfect harmony. Join our band.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Spotify is a transformative music streaming platform that has revolutionised the way people listen to music. Their mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by providing a platform for over a million artists to earn a living from their art while offering billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. With a vast library of over 50 million tracks, users can discover, manage, and share music for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium for an enhanced experience, including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free listening experience. As the most popular global audio streaming service, Spotify's innovative model has become the largest revenue driver for the music industry, supporting artists and reshaping the music ecosystem.

Culture & Values

  • Innovative

    We move fast and take big risks

  • Sincere

    We have no time for internal politics

  • Passionate

    We revel in what we do

  • Collaborative

    We recognise that we're all in this together

  • Playful

    We don't take ourselves too seriously

Benefits

  • Extensive learning opportunities

    Through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.

  • Flexible share incentives

    Letting you choose how you share in our success.

  • Global parental leave

    Six months off - fully paid - for all new parents.

  • All The Feels

    Our employee assistance program and self-care hub.

  • Flexible public holidays

    Swap days off according to your values and beliefs.