Role Overview

Instacart is seeking a Senior Manager, Design Systems & Foundations to lead the strategy, evolution, and delivery of their Design System (IDS). This role involves guiding a team to create cohesive, accessible, and scalable product experiences across Instacart's marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategy, roadmap, and vision for the Instacart Design System (IDS).
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of designers and design technologists.
• Continuously evolve the IDS to meet emerging business, technology, and user needs.
• Refine and iterate on scalable systems and processes for governance, contribution, and adoption.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Brand teams to ensure seamless integration of IDS.
• Champion design excellence and ensure IDS supports accessible, cutting-edge user experiences.

Requirements Snapshot

• 10+ years of experience in digital product design.
• 3+ years of experience leading design teams.
• Proven track record of evolving design systems at scale.
• Expertise in Figma, design tokens, multi-platform systems, and governance processes.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG).

Expected Impact

The Senior Manager will shape the future of Instacart's design systems, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and scalability across all product experiences. This role will elevate the craft of design within the company and directly contribute to creating user-first experiences that align with Instacart's mission.

Why Apply

• Opportunity to lead and shape a critical design system for a rapidly growing company.
• Lead and grow a talented team of designers and design technologists.
• Work remotely and contribute to an essential service that impacts millions of users.