Lead Product Designer - Design Systems at Verkada

The role

Verkada is seeking a Lead Designer to own the digital design language and bridge the gap between UX design and frontend engineering. This role focuses on maintaining a cohesive, accessible, and polished interface across the company's expanding suite of physical security products.

What you'll do

• Define and maintain the core Figma component library and design tokens
• Create scalable systems for responsive web and specialized hardware interfaces
• Establish governance processes for proposing and integrating new components
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure pixel-perfect implementation
• Build and test interactive components and high-fidelity prototypes
• Support cross-product experiences as a subject matter expert

What you'll bring

• Seven years of product design experience with four years in design systems
• Expert proficiency in Figma including auto-layout and variables
• Deep understanding of frontend technologies and WCAG accessibility standards
• Experience coordinating design assets between Figma and Storybook
• Strong portfolio demonstrating systemic thinking and polished visual design

Your impact

The Lead Designer will unify Verkada's digital identity by establishing a robust source of truth for all product interfaces. By streamlining the workflow between design and engineering, this role ensures that the rapidly growing product suite remains consistent, high-quality, and scalable across diverse hardware and software platforms.