Sr Product Designer

Primary responsibilities (daily/weekly):

Develop, organize, and maintain design documentation in Figma and Webflow.

Create and update reference materials for product, brand, typography, and motion design.

Partner with designers to translate design principles into clear, usable guidelines.

Manage and evolve Yahoo's design documentation portals and component libraries.

Ensure alignment with accessibility and usability best practices.

Conduct periodic audits of documentation for consistency and accuracy.

Must-have skills/qualifications (technical, soft skills, certifications, tools):

Proficiency in Figma (components, libraries, documentation).

Experience building documentation in Webflow (or similar platforms).

Strong visual and written communication skills.

Understanding of design systems, accessibility, and usability best practices.

Detail-oriented, highly organized, and collaborative.

Ideal experience level (years, leadership, industries):

2–5 years in design systems, documentation, or UX design roles. Experience in large-scale tech or digital product environments preferred.

Any preferred industries or companies for background?

Technology, media, digital products, or large-scale design system environments (e.g., Google, Meta, Adobe, or similar).

Quals-

Overview of the team:

Yahoo Design Studio is a multidisciplinary design team responsible for crafting the visual and experiential identity of Yahoo's products. The team collaborates across product design, brand design, production, and engineering to build cohesive, accessible, and delightful experiences.

How does this role fit within the team/department?

This role supports the Yahoo Design Studio team by maintaining and evolving the documentation and guidelines that define Yahoo's design system and creative standards. It ensures design consistency, clarity, and scalability across all Yahoo products and platforms.

Key team goals:

Maintain and evolve Yahoo's unified design system.

Ensure brand and product consistency across experiences.

Provide accessible, scalable design documentation for cross-functional teams.

Support product designers and engineers with well-documented standards and guidelines.

Key projects or initiatives for the role:

Maintain and evolve Yahoo's design documentation system.

Build and refine the Webflow-based documentation hub.

Partner with cross-functional teams to improve component library adoption.

Support internal design communication and enablement efforts.

Success metrics or KPIs for this role:

Accuracy and completeness of documentation.

Increased adoption of the design system across teams.

Reduced design and development inconsistencies.

Timely updates to reflect evolving design standards.

How is success measured?

Through peer feedback, system adoption metrics, quality of documentation output, and alignment with design system updates and accessibility standards.

Desired personality or work style:

Proactive and self-directed.

Clear communicator who values clarity and organization.

Enjoys working collaboratively in cross-functional, remote environments.

Key attributes or values sought in the candidate:

Attention to detail.

Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset.

Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Passion for design systems and documentation excellence.

What has worked well in hiring for similar roles?

Candidates with prior design system or UX infrastructure experience.

Those who are skilled in both design and content organization tools like Webflow, Figma, or Notion.

Any additional details or red flags to note about the role or candidate?

Must be detail-oriented and capable of maintaining consistency across multiple platforms.

Candidates should demonstrate examples of structured documentation work, not just visual design portfolios.

Interview: 2-3 rounds

Location: Remote (US), no travel required