Slack
Overview
We are hiring a Lead Product Designer - Mobile Systems to drive the evolution of Slack's mobile design systems across iOS, Android, and iPadOS. This role is critical to bridging the gap between Slack's desktop-first legacy and our mobile-first future, ensuring that our design systems support the entire organization's transition to "Slack-first" development. Designers serve a vital role here: from establishing the foundational systems that enable consistent experiences to the craft and finish of every component across platforms. At Slack, we have a positive, diverse, and encouraging culture we look for people who are curious, inventive, and work to be a little better every single day! We appreciate designers who think deeply, speak clearly, love collaboration and feedback, and have an excellent collection of animated gifs. What You'll Be Doing Responsibilities
Own and maintain mobile design systems libraries across iOS/iPad and Android platforms, ensuring they stay current with the latest platform standards (iOS 26 Liquid Glass, Material 3 expressive, etc) Build solutions for cross-platform efficiency by reworking components, developing automated tools to adapt between platforms, Figma Modes implementation, and component variant strategies Collaborate with cross-functional partners across product and infrastructure teams to develop operational and procedural norms ensure consistency between design specifications and engineering implementation Create comprehensive mobile design documentation covering design principles and create frameworks for future mobile information architecture decisions, our component library, platform specific norms, and A11Y guidelines Champion accessibility standards across mobile platforms, working closely with the accessibility team to ensure WCAG compliance and platform-specific assistive technology support Develop resources like trainings and enablement materials to support Slack and Salesforce designers in Slack-first development Own or operate programming like office hours, systems design reviews, mobile specific design reviews, and hands-on learning opportunities with our design team Evolve and main design templates and libraries for all of Slacks key mobile experiences and interactions What You Should Have
7+ years of experience in mobile-focused product design with significant design systems experience, preferably in a lead or senior individual contributor role An outstanding portfolio showcasing mobile design systems work, cross-platform design solutions, and examples of scaling design operations Proven track record building and maintaining design systems used by multiple teams, with examples of successful design-engineering collaboration Deep understanding of iOS and Android design guidelines with experience adapting to platform updates and new device form factors (foldables, tablets) Advanced Figma skills including component variants, design tokens, variables, and library management at scale Experience with design-to-development handoff for mobile platforms, understanding the technical constraints and opportunities unique to each platform Knowledge of accessibility standards for mobile platforms, testing technical implementation in products across platforms, and experience implementing inclusive design practices Demonstrated ability to lead without authority influencing design quality across multiple teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and projects simultaneously Strong communication and advocacy skills with experience running design reviews, critique sessions, and educational programs Accommodations: If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Posting Statement: Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace thats inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. For New York-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $200,800 to $276,100. For Washington-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $184,000 to $253,000. For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $200,800 to $276,100. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are hiring a Lead Product Designer - Mobile Systems to drive the evolution of Slack's mobile design systems across iOS, Android, and iPadOS. This role is critical to bridging the gap between Slack's desktop-first legacy and our mobile-first future, ensuring that our design systems support the entire organization's transition to "Slack-first" development. Designers serve a vital role here: from establishing the foundational systems that enable consistent experiences to the craft and finish of every component across platforms. At Slack, we have a positive, diverse, and encouraging culture we look for people who are curious, inventive, and work to be a little better every single day! We appreciate designers who think deeply, speak clearly, love collaboration and feedback, and have an excellent collection of animated gifs. What You'll Be Doing Responsibilities
Own and maintain mobile design systems libraries across iOS/iPad and Android platforms, ensuring they stay current with the latest platform standards (iOS 26 Liquid Glass, Material 3 expressive, etc) Build solutions for cross-platform efficiency by reworking components, developing automated tools to adapt between platforms, Figma Modes implementation, and component variant strategies Collaborate with cross-functional partners across product and infrastructure teams to develop operational and procedural norms ensure consistency between design specifications and engineering implementation Create comprehensive mobile design documentation covering design principles and create frameworks for future mobile information architecture decisions, our component library, platform specific norms, and A11Y guidelines Champion accessibility standards across mobile platforms, working closely with the accessibility team to ensure WCAG compliance and platform-specific assistive technology support Develop resources like trainings and enablement materials to support Slack and Salesforce designers in Slack-first development Own or operate programming like office hours, systems design reviews, mobile specific design reviews, and hands-on learning opportunities with our design team Evolve and main design templates and libraries for all of Slacks key mobile experiences and interactions What You Should Have
7+ years of experience in mobile-focused product design with significant design systems experience, preferably in a lead or senior individual contributor role An outstanding portfolio showcasing mobile design systems work, cross-platform design solutions, and examples of scaling design operations Proven track record building and maintaining design systems used by multiple teams, with examples of successful design-engineering collaboration Deep understanding of iOS and Android design guidelines with experience adapting to platform updates and new device form factors (foldables, tablets) Advanced Figma skills including component variants, design tokens, variables, and library management at scale Experience with design-to-development handoff for mobile platforms, understanding the technical constraints and opportunities unique to each platform Knowledge of accessibility standards for mobile platforms, testing technical implementation in products across platforms, and experience implementing inclusive design practices Demonstrated ability to lead without authority influencing design quality across multiple teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and projects simultaneously Strong communication and advocacy skills with experience running design reviews, critique sessions, and educational programs Accommodations: If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Posting Statement: Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace thats inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. For New York-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $200,800 to $276,100. For Washington-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $184,000 to $253,000. For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $200,800 to $276,100. #J-18808-Ljbffr