Design Systems Manager

About Winona:

Winona is one of the leading telemedicine companies providing HRT for women in menopause. We’ve built all of our technology in house including an EHR, patient care admin system, patient portal, website, marketing technology etc. Winona has two compounding pharmacies and a team of in house physicians providing world-class care via a fully vertically integrated business model.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and technical Design Systems Manager to maintain, expand, and refine Winona’s design system. This individual will serve as the key bridge between our design team and website development team, ensuring consistency, scalability, and adherence to standards across all digital touch points. Additionally, this role requires a strong design sensibility to ensure visual and experiential consistency and the ability to suggest UX improvements that align with user needs and drive product sales.

Seniority Level: Senior-level

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of Winona’s design system, ensuring it evolves to meet the needs of designers and developers.

• Manage the design system within Figma, leveraging expansive knowledge of Figma components, libraries, and workflows to optimize efficiency.

• Oversee the design system's roadmap, set quarterly goals, and manage the backlog to ensure timely delivery of components and updates.

• Act as the primary liaison between the design team and the web Product Manager, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.

• Develop and implement long-term strategies for the design system, aligning with Winona's business objectives and user needs.

• Ensure both designers and developers adhere to established design system guidelines and standards.

• Enforce consistency in design elements and patterns across all digital assets to reflect Winona’s brand identity and meet high quality standards.

• Utilize knowledge of responsive design principles and front-end development to ensure that designs are feasible and scaleable, and identify improvements and enhancements to Winona’s design system.

• Provide guidance and support to both the design and development teams, ensuring proper usage and understanding of the design system.

Requirements:

• Strong expertise in Figma, including mastery of components, styles, libraries, and their behavior on the web.

• Proven experience in design systems management or similar roles.

• Background in design with a strong technical focus and an eye for visual and experiential consistency.

• Understanding of front-end development principles (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

• Problem-solving skills for addressing breakpoints, responsive designs, and implementation challenges.

• Ability to suggest and implement UX enhancements based on user behavior and business goals.

• Proven ability to adapt and lead effectively through change in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across teams.

• Experience collaborating with diverse, globally distributed development teams.

• Interest in the telehealth space and a strong motivation to advance and improve women's healthcare.

What’s in it for you?

As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible hours, work wherever you choose.

• Unlimited PTO.

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision insurance (US-W2).

• Non-working holidays per country of residence.

• Referral bonuses.

• Financial support for online courses.

• Fun and casual work environment.

• Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings.

• We are a diverse, global team! 🌍