Creative Director – Design Systems

Haus Los Angeles

Creative Director leading design systems at a digital design studio in Los Angeles. Overseeing a multidisciplinary team in Figma projects and ensuring design quality and strategy.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams in the development and governance of design systems, with a strong focus on Figma and accessibility standards. Proven ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on component review and documentation practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative LeadershipFigma ExpertiseDesign System DevelopmentAccessibility Standards KnowledgeTeam Mentorship

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Design System DocumentationDesign Token SystemsComponent PropertiesAuto LayoutVariantsQuality Control PracticesUX DesignUI DesignComponent DesignClient Communication

Soft Skills

Creative DirectionFeedback ProvisionProfessional Development

Tools & Technologies

FigmaDesign System Documentation Platforms

Industry Keywords

WCAG 2.1 AADesign System GovernanceMultidisciplinary Team Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the senior creative and operational lead for a dedicated production support team
Set the standard for how design system components are built, documented, and governed across a mature, deeply integrated design system
Oversee a multidisciplinary team spanning UX, UI, and documentation
Serve as the primary point of contact for the client's internal design system leadership
Own the quality, consistency, and craft of the design system across Figma design files and their code-adjacent counterparts
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of UX and UI Designers, providing creative direction, feedback, and professional development
Develop a thorough understanding of the client's existing design system architecture
Establish documentation standards and QC practices across the team
Balance big-picture design system strategy with hands-on review of components, tokens, and accessibility standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of design experience, with at least 3 years in a creative leadership role
Experience building, scaling, or documenting an enterprise-level design system
Expert-level Figma experience, including auto layout, variants, component properties, and token architecture
Strong working knowledge of design token systems (color, typography, spacing, elevation) and how they map to code
Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and how they apply to component design
Experience with design system documentation platforms
Excellent client-facing communication skills
Proven ability to lead and help develop creative and UX/UI talent

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Optional benefits
Paid time off
Fun events and more