Principal Product Designer, Homebase

• Proven design systems experience at scale: 10+ years crafting exceptional experiences for complex consumer products, with 4-5+ years specifically building and scaling design systems where quality and velocity coexist
• Exceptional visual design mastery: Deep command of typography, spacing, color theory, hierarchy, motion, and interaction design—your portfolio demonstrates relentless attention to craft
• Platform precision expert: You understand what makes iOS feel like iOS and Android feel like Android, and you design with deep respect for platform conventions
• Scaling expertise: You’ve successfully grown design systems from supporting small teams to enabling dozens or hundreds of designers across multiple products—you know how to scale craft
• AI UX fluency: Proven ability to integrate AI into product experiences with thoughtful, polished execution that feels native, not bolted on
• Technical depth: Code or prototype at high fidelity to explore ideas and collaborate effectively with engineering on implementation details
• Detail obsessed: You notice the 2-pixel misalignment. You see the inconsistent spacing. You fix it because you can’t not fix it
• Quality champion with proven impact: Track record of measurably raising the craft bar across teams and products through your work, mentorship, and leadership
• Experience comes in many forms—so if you're excited about this role, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Desirable

• We're looking for a Principal Product Designer who sees design systems as a force multiplier
• You'll build the foundations that let every designer at Homebase do their best work—creating patterns, tools, and standards that compound over time
• This isn't about policing pixels; it's about architecting the infrastructure that makes exceptional product experiences repeatable and scalable
• You sweat the small details because you know they're not small—they're what separates software that feels considered from software that just works
• This role isn't merely about establishing processes; it's about laying down strong foundations that propel speed and precision hand in hand
• You will be the architect of how our AI-driven, mobile-first platform takes shape—guiding every element from its inception to its impeccable execution
• Your designs will set the standard that all product teams aspire to meet
• Own the system with laser-focus: Drive end-to-end ownership of our design system, setting uncompromising standards for visual design, interaction patterns, and component quality that scale across products
• Champion of Craft: Set the gold standard with work that is pixel-perfect, thoughtfully detailed, and meticulously executed, serving as a benchmark for excellence
• Balance scale with unmatched quality: Develop robust governance, tooling, and frameworks to maintain visual consistency and craft standards as the team and product suite grow
• Sculpt our AI design ethos: Pioneer the integration of AI design elements across products with finesse and intentionality, making intelligence feel intuitive and distinctly ours
• Master platform-specific nuances: Drive exceptional iOS and Android experiences with deep respect for platform conventions and the subtle details that separate good from exceptional
• Seamless design-engineering integration: Partner with engineers using code or high-fidelity prototypes to validate decisions and ensure implementation matches your exacting vision
• Elevate our collective design acumen: Mentor and guide designers on systems thinking and craft excellence, fostering a culture where quality is non-negotiable
• Build the kind of design system other companies look to emulate

• Meet the Talent Acquisition team
• Meet the Hiring Manager
• Participate in a Talent Showcase
• Meet Cross-functional Partners
• Background Check + Offer Stage
• Welcome to the team, Homie 🎉