About the Role
Our Foundation Design Systems Team is hiring a Senior Product Designer specializing in visual design. This role demands a passion for aesthetic excellence and precision, aiming to redefine our user experience by advancing our design system. You will lead the creation of new shared patterns and apply systematic thinking to elevate and harmonize our product interfaces.
Our Design teams are focused not just on the functional, but also on joy and delight. Our work ignites opportunity and changes the way the world moves, and we design for users around the world of all backgrounds and abilities. The Base design team builds the technologies that enable Uber and our partners to understand, plan, execute and build the business at scale. Think of Base as everything that defines the core of a page, both from a visual and user-interaction perspective, and the foundations of Uber's user interface. It brings all our Uber experiences together, under a single, unified framework.
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What You Will Do
- Spearhead the development of our next-generation design system, setting new standards for visual excellence and consistency across all product interactions.
- Collaborate closely with product designers, engineers, and others to integrate these advancements seamlessly, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Leverage systematic thinking to craft solutions that are not only visually appealing but deeply integrated into the fabric of user interactions.
- Mentor and inspire a team of designers, instilling a culture of design excellence and innovation.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in visual design, preferably within a tech-focused agency or an in-house product team.
- Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in visual design and system thinking.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Interaction Design, or a related field.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing visual elements that enhance user interaction and engagement.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, and other prototyping software.
- Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in visual design and system thinking.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
- Experience in leading design projects within a design system team is a plus.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$171,000 per year - USD$190,000 per year.
You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.