Principal Design Systems Designer

Ethos

Remote regions

US

Salary range

$165,000–$292,000/yr

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About the Role:

  • We're looking for Ethos' first Principal Design Systems Designer to build the foundations for a coherent design-to-code pipeline.
  • This is a true 0→1 opportunity to build an AI-native design system from scratch.

Responsibilities:

  • Audit current product UI, define token strategy, and own component lifecycle end-to-end.
  • Partner with Front-End engineers to ship accessible, reusable components with clear APIs.
  • Shape the pipeline that turns Figma frames or prompts into Storybook-validated components with human checkpoints.

Qualifications:

  • Deep experience owning a design system end-to-end at a product company.
  • Strong knowledge of design-to-code integration, tokens, and accessibility standards.
  • Hands-on experience with AI-assisted design tools and a pragmatic, iterative approach.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive base salary range of $165,000–$292,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
  • The opportunity to work remotely within the US and shape the future of a leading insurtech company.

Ethos

Ethos is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to democratize access to life insurance and empower agents at scale. They are building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace with a focus on AI-native design systems.

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