Product Designer, Design Systems

Gusto

Design systems product designer evolving Gusto’s AI-enabled Workbench, which powers payroll and HR software for small businesses. Partnering with engineers and designers on components, tokens, documentation, and AI tooling.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Colorado, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $178,000 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product design systems, focusing on token architecture, component API design, and AI tooling integration. Proficient in Figma and WCAG AA guidelines, with strong documentation skills to support cross-disciplinary collaboration.

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Token ArchitectureComponent API DesignAI Tooling ExpertiseFigma PrototypingDocumentation Expertise

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Hard Skills

Token ArchitectureComponent API DesignAI ToolingFigmaComplex Component ConstructionVariable UsagePrototypingDocumentationWCAG AA GuidelinesBasic GitHub Knowledge

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetService-Oriented ApproachEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsClaudeCopilotMCP ServersStorybook

Industry Keywords

Product Design SystemsDesign LifecycleComponent ArchitectureImplementation DecisionsLLM-Readable Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and maintain Workbench components and patterns, including complex components with variables, variants, and tokenized styles
Own and evolve semantic and functional token architecture during the Brand Refresh and move toward theming
Partner with engineering on component consistency, design decisions, implementation reviews, technical plans, and pull requests
Contribute to AI tooling, structured documentation, Storybook examples, and content legible to LLMs
Support product designers and engineers through Office Hours, Slack, and asynchronous review
Document and publish design decisions, usage guidance, and component rationale
Participate in decisions about component architecture, naming conventions, and migration strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years working on a product design systems team through the full lifecycle: design, implementation, documentation, and adoption
Experience with token architecture and component API design required
7+ years working on a product design team
Meaningful experience using AI tools such as Claude, Copilot, or similar
Ability to direct AI assistance, evaluate its output, and identify where human judgment is required
Ability to pair effectively with engineering and understand technical plans and constraints
Ability to contribute to implementation decisions and code repositories
Solid understanding of WCAG AA guidelines
Expert knowledge of AI design tools and Figma, including complex component construction, variable and token usage, and prototyping
Basic GitHub process knowledge
High degree of design craft and polish
Documentation expertise and ability to educate and align peers across disciplines
Ability to advocate for systemic consistency while remaining collaborative and service-minded
Experience with LLM-readable documentation, MCP servers, or AI-assisted design tooling

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Health insurance
401(k)
HR benefits
Equity (RSUs)
Secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection required when approved to work from a non-office location
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans
Medical or religious accommodation support during the candidate journey