Design Systems, Product Designer

We're looking for an AI-native Design Systems Designer to join Gusto's Builder Enablement team, responsible for Workbench, Gusto's internal design system.

You will help evolve and maintain Workbench, combining deep design systems craft with fluency in AI-assisted workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain Workbench components and patterns
• Own and evolve semantic and functional token architecture
• Work closely with the engineering team to ensure component consistency
• Contribute to AI tooling that helps designers and engineers use Workbench correctly
• Support product designers and engineers through Office Hours, Slack, and async review
• Document and publish design decisions, usage guidance, and component rationale
• Participate in systemic decisions about component architecture, naming conventions, and migration strategy

Requirements:

• 4+ years of design systems experience
• 7+ years of product design experience
• Genuine experience using AI tools as a meaningful part of your workflow
• Technical acumen to pair effectively with engineering
• Solid understanding of WCAG AA guidelines
• Expert knowledge of AI design tools and Figma
• High degree of design craft and polish
• Documentation expertise and ability to educate and align peers

Benefits:

• Competitive base pay
• Benefits
• Equity (RSUs)

Locations:

• Denver, CO
• New York, NY
• San Francisco, CA

Salary Range: $147,000/yr to $215,000/yr in Denver $178,000/yr to $253,000/yr in San Francisco and New York