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WHY JOIN IVO? Contracts are the oldest business technology in human history. They allow us to collaborate: they define what we promise each other, how we work together, and what happens when things go wrong. Ivo builds AI products that helps companies like Meta, Uber, IBM, Intel, DoorDash, Mitsubishi Electric, and Coinbase solve their most difficult contracting problems. We think that large language models have created an opportunity to fundamentally change how businesses collaborate with each other. At Ivo you will work on challenging problems with colleagues who have high standards for each other, move fast, and care deeply about their craft. THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an exceptional designer to join our team in San Francisco. You will guide the vision, strategy, and execution of Ivo’s design system while managing a small team of designers. You will work across Product and Engineering to build a system that elevates product teams, one that enables rapid iteration without sacrificing coherence, taste, or craft. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Create, maintain, and scale component libraries, design tokens, interaction patterns, and accessibility standards - Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Ivo’s design system. - Partner closely with Engineering to ensure system adoption, alignment, and implementation quality of the design system - Develop workflows that improve designer and developer collaboration, such as Figma libraries, documentation, and quality checks - Shape internal best practices for design documentation, guidelines, and cross-team collaboration - Constantly raise the bar for design craft and execution WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - 4+ years of experience in product design - Experience building design systems for SaaS platforms - Deep expertise in Figma, component libraries, tokens, variants, and systematic file organization - Constantly learning and adapting to the rapid changes AI brings to UI/UX - A proclivity to adopting and experimenting intelligently with AI tools - Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate system rationale and implementation guidance - Experience operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and high expectations for craft - A portfolio that demonstrates how you’ve shaped scalable design patterns, systematized complex UI challenges, and delivered cohesive experiences IVO MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF YOU: - Would describe yourself as being relentlessly resourceful. paulgraham.com - You have a strong internal sense of urgency. You have a bias towards doing things today, rather than tomorrow. - Experience working in a startup environment is preferred but not required. - Are excited about the adventure of building a company! WHAT WE OFFER - Competitive Compensation: Final offer details are determined based on experience, expertise, and overall fit. - Equity: Meaningful ownership in a company that's scaling fast - Relocation and Visa Support: We also offer relocation assistance for successful applicants moving to SF, as well as support for visa and green card applications where applicable. - Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family. - Flexible Spending & Insurance: Access to HSA and FSA accounts, plus life insurance coverage. - 401(k) Program: Save for the future with our 401(k) program. - Commuter Benefits: We help make getting to and from the office easier and more convenient. - Unlimited PTO: So you can take the time you need to recharge, stay healthy, and bring your best self to work. - Office Perks: Enjoy a vibrant Downtown San Francisco office with catered lunch five days a week, premium snacks and coffee, an in-building gym, and a dog-friendly environment. FAQ - What stage of growth is Ivo at?: We recently raised our Series B after growing 6x in 12 months. - Is this a chill gig?: Startups are very hard, especially if they’re growing fast. You’ll have a ton of responsibility, and there’s always an enormous amount of stuff to do. It’s hard work but the payoff is uncapped. Ivo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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WHY JOIN IVO?
Contracts are the oldest business technology in human history. They allow us to collaborate: they define what we promise each other, how we work together, and what happens when things go wrong.
At Ivo you will work on challenging problems with colleagues who have high standards for each other, move fast, and care deeply about their craft.
Create, maintain, and scale component libraries, design tokens, interaction patterns, and accessibility standards
Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Ivo’s design system.
Partner closely with Engineering to ensure system adoption, alignment, and implementation quality of the design system
Develop workflows that improve designer and developer collaboration, such as Figma libraries, documentation, and quality checks
Shape internal best practices for design documentation, guidelines, and cross-team collaboration
Constantly raise the bar for design craft and execution
4+ years of experience in product design
Experience building design systems for SaaS platforms
Deep expertise in Figma, component libraries, tokens, variants, and systematic file organization
Constantly learning and adapting to the rapid changes AI brings to UI/UX
A proclivity to adopting and experimenting intelligently with AI tools
Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate system rationale and implementation guidance
Experience operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and high expectations for craft
A portfolio that demonstrates how you’ve shaped scalable design patterns, systematized complex UI challenges, and delivered cohesive experiences
IVO MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF YOU:
You have a strong internal sense of urgency. You have a bias towards doing things today, rather than tomorrow.
Are excited about the adventure of building a company!
What stage of growth is Ivo at?: We recently raised our Series B after growing 6x in 12 months.
Is this a chill gig?: Startups are very hard, especially if they’re growing fast. You’ll have a ton of responsibility, and there’s always an enormous amount of stuff to do. It’s hard work but the payoff is uncapped.
Ivo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Experience working in a startup environment is preferred but not required.

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