Design Systems Director

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Ticketing, Event ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience managing design teams, particularly in building and scaling design systems for user-focused products, and a strong portfolio showcasing design systems leadership with examples of cohesive, high-quality work across digital products. Deep understanding of scalable design systems, with a track record of building and driving the adoption of high visual quality, beautiful motion, and thoughtful interaction design that unites the brand and the product across multiple platforms is required. Strong understanding of how to build for engineering flexibility, ensuring design systems are scalable and compatible with the versatility and composability that engineering needs, and staying at the forefront of new tools and technologies, including prototyping technology, is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Director of Design Systems will lead the team behind Eventbrite's design system, Marmalade, defining, growing, and optimizing it to support the company's vision. They will manage and mentor the Design Systems Team, drive strategic alignment with product and engineering leaders, and develop and refine the design language. Responsibilities include scaling and evolving Marmalade, partnering with key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of brand values, influencing product roadmaps, directing creative consistency, and championing innovation and adaptability across platforms.

Skills

Design Systems

Leadership

Mentorship

Strategic Planning

Product Strategy

Brand Identity

Visual Design

Motion Design

Interaction Design

Scalability

Cross-functional Collaboration

Design Consistency

User Experience

Eventbrite

Self-service ticketing platform for live events

About Eventbrite

Eventbrite is a self-service ticketing platform that allows individuals and organizations to create, share, find, and attend various live events. Users can set up events ranging from music festivals to conferences and gaming competitions. The platform works by enabling event organizers to sell tickets online, while also providing tools for payment processing and event marketing. Eventbrite stands out from competitors by offering personalized recommendations and automated notifications to enhance the ticket-buying experience. The goal of Eventbrite is to simplify the event management process for organizers and make it easier for attendees to discover and participate in live events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$382.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Fintech, EntertainmentIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

We care about your mental health and wellbeing. Our employees enjoy free coaching sessions with Modern Health. We also offer free therapy sessions with a psychologist. You’ll also have access to private medical insurance for you and your family, that includes dental care. And if you like sports, we have our wellness program to pay for your gym expenses.

Ongoing training and career development is an important part of our culture. We offer unlimited access to courses in Udemy, language exchange programs, internal training, wildtalks, workshops and weekly sessions with our CEO

Work-life balance is extremely important to us. Our employees can choose what works best for them: work in one of our offices, be fully remote or the best of both worlds! We believe in a flexible working environment to allow Britelings to perform at their best ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We have recently implemented Britebreak Fridays: all Britelings turn off their computers and take the first Friday of every month off to focus on their wellbeing.

Risks

Increased competition from Zoom Events threatens Eventbrite's virtual events market share.

Eventbrite for Causes may reduce revenue due to discounted nonprofit programs.

Leadership changes could lead to temporary operational disruptions.

Differentiation

Eventbrite offers a comprehensive platform for diverse event types and sizes.

The platform provides real-time insights and 24/7 monitoring for event organizers.

Eventbrite's personalized recommendations enhance user engagement and ticket sales.

Upsides

Growing demand for hybrid events expands Eventbrite's market reach and offerings.

AI-driven personalization tools enhance attendee experiences and satisfaction.

Sustainability focus allows Eventbrite to offer eco-friendly event management solutions.

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