NinjaTrader
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JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD. Welcome to NinjaTrader, an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker. We empower traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world’s leading financial markets. Over the past 20 years we have grown significantly, with user base growth of 400% in the last five years to over 1.9 million users and a position as the world’s top-rated futures brokerage. We continuously evolve to provide dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of traders. NinjaTrader offers a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition. We are looking for team members who are passionate about redefining what’s possible in trading and delivering value to customers. What you’ll do
As our first dedicated Design Systems Lead, you’ll shape and scale NinjaTrader’s design system. Reporting to the VP of Design, you’ll assess the current design landscape, define a roadmap for rapid adoption, and advocate for best practices across design, product, and engineering teams. You’ll combine technical acumen with strong visual design judgment and clear communication to drive consistency, efficiency, and quality across product experiences. In this role you will: Audit the current design system state, identify gaps, and prioritize opportunities Define and communicate an actionable roadmap for rapid adoption across design and engineering teams Establish robust design token architecture, guidelines, and workflows for cross‑platform implementation (web, mobile, desktop) Create and document high‑quality, reusable UI components and interaction patterns with accessibility in mind Educate and support designers, engineers, and product managers; champion a scalable design system Lead onboarding, provide documentation, and foster a community around best practices Develop metrics to measure adoption and effectiveness, using insights to improve the system Build and optimize workflows in Figma with plugins, automation, and AI-driven enhancements for design‑to‑engineering handoffs What you’ll need
7+ years in UX/UI or product design roles, including at least 2 years focused on design systems Expert-level proficiency in Figma, including plugins, automation, and AI-driven workflows Experience establishing design token architectures and efficient design‑to‑development workflows Strong visual design and UX judgment with a track record of scalable design solutions Excellent communication skills to advocate for a design system with stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds Experience integrating analytics into design system practices to track adoption and effectiveness Familiarity with emerging design system tooling and best practices Compensation
The salary range for this role is $180,000 – $200,000 USD, with an annual target bonus of 12%. Bonus pay is based on individual performance (50%) and company/team performance (50%). Compensation includes a 401(k) plan with company match up to 3.5%, 18 days of paid time off per year (plus seven paid holidays; some roles may qualify for more). Location & Hybrid
This role is based in Chicago, IL, with potential remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in select states. For Chicago-based employees, the hybrid schedule is in-office Tuesday–Thursday with remote on Mondays and Fridays. Additional remote days and company-wide flex options may apply. 20 additional flex remote days annually 5 Company-Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays Benefits & EEO
Generous PTO; 7 Paid Holidays annually + 5 conditional holidays 1 Service Day annually 401k with 3.5% company match Life and disability insurance paid by NinjaTrader NinjaTrader is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Voluntary disclosures
Voluntary Self-Identification: We invite candidates to respond to government reporting surveys. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Information is used to measure diversity and compliance with applicable laws. For details, see the related policy and U.S. OFCCP guidance. Apply for this job
To apply, please follow the instructions on the official job board. If you do not have a resume ready, you may still start the application and submit later.
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Please be advised that the most accurate and up-to-date information about our open roles—including job descriptions, compensation, and benefits—can only be guaranteed on our official job board. For the latest listings and details, please visit: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader Overview
JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD. Welcome to NinjaTrader, an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker. We empower traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world’s leading financial markets. Over the past 20 years we have grown significantly, with user base growth of 400% in the last five years to over 1.9 million users and a position as the world’s top-rated futures brokerage. We continuously evolve to provide dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of traders. NinjaTrader offers a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition. We are looking for team members who are passionate about redefining what’s possible in trading and delivering value to customers. What you’ll do
As our first dedicated Design Systems Lead, you’ll shape and scale NinjaTrader’s design system. Reporting to the VP of Design, you’ll assess the current design landscape, define a roadmap for rapid adoption, and advocate for best practices across design, product, and engineering teams. You’ll combine technical acumen with strong visual design judgment and clear communication to drive consistency, efficiency, and quality across product experiences. In this role you will: Audit the current design system state, identify gaps, and prioritize opportunities Define and communicate an actionable roadmap for rapid adoption across design and engineering teams Establish robust design token architecture, guidelines, and workflows for cross‑platform implementation (web, mobile, desktop) Create and document high‑quality, reusable UI components and interaction patterns with accessibility in mind Educate and support designers, engineers, and product managers; champion a scalable design system Lead onboarding, provide documentation, and foster a community around best practices Develop metrics to measure adoption and effectiveness, using insights to improve the system Build and optimize workflows in Figma with plugins, automation, and AI-driven enhancements for design‑to‑engineering handoffs What you’ll need
7+ years in UX/UI or product design roles, including at least 2 years focused on design systems Expert-level proficiency in Figma, including plugins, automation, and AI-driven workflows Experience establishing design token architectures and efficient design‑to‑development workflows Strong visual design and UX judgment with a track record of scalable design solutions Excellent communication skills to advocate for a design system with stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds Experience integrating analytics into design system practices to track adoption and effectiveness Familiarity with emerging design system tooling and best practices Compensation
The salary range for this role is $180,000 – $200,000 USD, with an annual target bonus of 12%. Bonus pay is based on individual performance (50%) and company/team performance (50%). Compensation includes a 401(k) plan with company match up to 3.5%, 18 days of paid time off per year (plus seven paid holidays; some roles may qualify for more). Location & Hybrid
This role is based in Chicago, IL, with potential remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in select states. For Chicago-based employees, the hybrid schedule is in-office Tuesday–Thursday with remote on Mondays and Fridays. Additional remote days and company-wide flex options may apply. 20 additional flex remote days annually 5 Company-Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays Benefits & EEO
Generous PTO; 7 Paid Holidays annually + 5 conditional holidays 1 Service Day annually 401k with 3.5% company match Life and disability insurance paid by NinjaTrader NinjaTrader is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Voluntary disclosures
Voluntary Self-Identification: We invite candidates to respond to government reporting surveys. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Information is used to measure diversity and compliance with applicable laws. For details, see the related policy and U.S. OFCCP guidance. Apply for this job
To apply, please follow the instructions on the official job board. If you do not have a resume ready, you may still start the application and submit later.
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