Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sentry is a company that helps developers fix errors and performance issues in software applications. They are seeking a Senior Product Designer to own and evolve their design system, focusing on creating consistent and efficient components that enhance product usability.
Responsibilities
- Own the component libraries, variables, and styles that define Sentry's design language — keeping them accurate, well-documented, and in sync with what's built in code
- Partner directly with design engineers to spec new components, refine existing ones, and ensure design intent translates cleanly into implementation
- Audit the product for pattern inconsistencies and drive consolidation — defining clear guidance for when to use what
- Create and maintain documentation, usage guidelines, and Storybook stories that help designers and engineers use the system correctly
- Build shared tools like lint rules, templates, and contribution workflows that scale consistency without slowing teams down
- Advocate for the design system across product teams — fielding questions, reviewing component usage, and coaching designers on best practices
Skills
- 5+ years designing complex software products, with meaningful experience in a design systems team at a comparable scale
- Deep fluency with Figma's design systems tooling — components, variants, variables, auto layout, shared libraries, and branching workflows
- Strong visual and interaction design skills with a sharp eye for spacing, hierarchy, and micro-interactions
- Experience collaborating closely with frontend engineers on component implementation — you can speak to props, states, and edge cases
- Comfortable creating and maintaining design documentation, usage guidelines, and contribution processes
- Able to balance long-term system thinking with the practical needs of product teams shipping on tight timelines
- Bonus: hands-on experience with HTML/CSS, React, or Storybook; contributions to open-source design systems
Benefits
- Incentive compensation
- Equity grants
- Paid time off
- Group health insurance coverage
Company Overview
Sentry is a developer of an application monitoring platform that helps developers optimize the performance of their code. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.sentry.io.