At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. 

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Design Systems Designer to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the enhancement and expansion of our Alpaca Design System, ensuring it remains a high-craft, user-friendly, and highly effective tool for our designers and engineers. The ideal candidate is passionate about crafting meticulous, purpose-driven interfaces and has a proven track record in designing and managing comprehensive design systems within complex digital environments. If you thrive in a collaborative, remote-first setting and are excited about contributing to a world-class design system, we want to hear from you.

The Experience Design organization champions our customers by creating and delivering efficient consumer grade experiences through our trust management platform. We aim to earn their trust and contribute to a more secure internet. By providing valuable solutions, we empower Vanta to grow as a business. Our role is vital to the company’s strategic direction, and you will have a significant impact on our product development. 

You will report to our Senior Design Manager, Design Systems within the Experience Design Organization.

What you’ll do as a Senior Design Systems Designer at Vanta:

• Enhance and expand the Alpaca Design System to meet the evolving needs of the Vanta platform.

• Create and maintain high-quality design components in Figma.

• Ensure all design components are easy to use and well-documented.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design system additions are well-integrated.

• Maintain a high standard of design quality and consistency across all components.

• Develop comprehensive documentation for design components, including usage guidelines.

• Review and test new components to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

• Champion inclusive and accessible design practices.

• Communicate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders about design implementation details.

• Lead and mentor other designers in using and contributing to the design system.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in designing and managing design systems for SaaS or complex digital environments.

• 6+ years experience in product design.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in design systems, UI/UX design, and system thinking, and high visual craftsmanship.

• Proven experience in creating inclusive and accessible design solutions.

• Expertise in Figma, including auto-layout, properties, and variables.

• Foundational understanding of HTML/CSS and responsive design principles.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Experience in developing comprehensive documentation for design components.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor other designers.

What you can expect as a Vantan:

• Industry-competitive compensation

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage

• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents

• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours and location

• Open PTO policy

• 9 paid holidays in the US

• Offices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below. The salary or OTE range for this position is $167,000 - $196,000. This role may also be eligible for commissions/bonus, equity, medical benefits, 401(k) plan, and other company perk programs.

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At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Vanta

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security.From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world’s leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged. 

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that’s real-time and transparent.