Job description

The Services Design Systems team is seeking an experienced systems designer to shape our Media Tools and Infrastructure design system. As a member of the team, you would be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust design system components, patterns, and tokens, enabling our teams to deliver high-quality, consistent, and efficient product experiences. The position requires deliverables to be provided under tight deadlines and with input from many senior-level stakeholders. Strong collaboration skills are a must, as well as coolness under pressure, problem solving, attention to detail, and the ability to mediate and cope with rapid change. Above all, the role requires a dedicated individual who understands Apple’s high standards and design aesthetic to the core. Experience working with all aspects of a design system, including system architecture, component and token design, and tooling and infrastructure. A portfolio of work that showcases excellence in design systems, interaction design, and visual design. A commitment to upholding the principles of transparency, privacy, and trust while supporting business goals. Outstanding ability to communicate your ideas to designers, system consumers, engineers, and product managers, through writing, visuals, and presentations. 7+ years of design experience with a focus on design systems for web. Experience with iOS and macOS UI frameworks is a plus. Ability to clearly communicate concepts and designs through sketches, wireframes, high-fidelity comps, and prototypes, using Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, Keynote, and similar tools. A passion for Apple, our products, and our customers is a must. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Design, or equivalent work experience. Able to work independently and in a team environment. Expertise documenting design details and QA of the implemented product. Experience in handling several complex projects simultaneously. Flexible and comfortable with ambiguity and change during a project.

Requirements

Must-haves

The Services Design Systems team is seeking an experienced systems designer to shape
our Media Tools and Infrastructure design system. As a member of the team, you would
be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust design system
components, patterns, and tokens, enabling our teams to deliver high-quality,
consistent, and efficient product experiences.
Experience working with all aspects of a design system, including system architecture, component and token design, and tooling and infrastructure.
A portfolio of work that showcases excellence in design systems, interaction design, and visual design.
A commitment to upholding the principles of transparency, privacy, and trust while supporting business goals.
Outstanding ability to communicate your ideas to designers, system consumers, engineers, and product managers, through writing, visuals, and presentations.
Ability to clearly communicate concepts and designs through sketches, wireframes,
high-fidelity comps, and prototypes, using Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, Keynote, and similar tools.
A passion for Apple, our products, and our customers is a must.
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Design, or equivalent work experience.
Able to work independently and in a team environment.
Expertise documenting design details and QA of the implemented product.
Experience in handling several complex projects simultaneously.
Flexible and comfortable with ambiguity and change during a project.

Nice-to-haves

7+ years of design experience with a focus on design systems for web. Experience with iOS and macOS UI frameworks is a plus.

Application prep

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Keywords to mirror

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Platform: apple
Effort: medium