UX Designer - Design Systems

About the Role

Haus is looking for a talented UX Designer to join our Los Angeles office. In this position, you will be responsible for defining the behavior, scalability, and resilience of components within a comprehensive design system. Your work will establish interaction logic, accessibility benchmarks, and platform-consistent rules that govern every visual element. Reporting directly to the Creative Director, you will collaborate closely with UI Designers, engineering teams, and internal client stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and define the user experience related to design system components.
• Specify component behaviors, including states, transitions, and edge scenarios.
• Ensure responsive and consistent performance of components across devices such as phones, tablets, and desktops.
• Incorporate localization considerations like variable text lengths and different reading directions.
• Maintain compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), addressing aspects such as color contrast and touch target sizes.
• Create clear and precise design system documentation outlining usage, guidelines, and best practices.
• Collaborate with UI Designers to align design logic and visual delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in UX design focused on design systems or component-based approaches.
• Understanding of common commerce and account UX patterns including checkout processes, account management, form handling, error presentations, and confirmation flows.
• Proficient in Figma, skilled with components, variants, and auto layout features.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards with practical application in component design.
• Excellent communication and writing abilities.
• Experience working within sprint-based workflows using tools like Jira and Confluence.
• A cooperative and team-oriented attitude to work effectively with Creative Directors and UI Designers.

Company and Benefits

Haus is a digital design studio in Los Angeles that values the fusion of creativity and technology. Our diverse and multidisciplinary team works with a wide range of clients from startups to well-known brands, engaging in projects that challenge conventional digital boundaries.

If you desire a workplace where your contributions are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and the work is truly meaningful, we welcome your application.

The estimated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, optional benefits, paid time off, and team events.