Principal Product Designer - Calcite Design Systems at ESRI
Portland, OR 97201
About the Job
OverviewCome join our dynamic Product Design team! We support the Calcite Design System, which is used by product teams and Esri’s external partners to create engaging and consistent user experiences across mapping applications
The Calcite team collaborates with over 50 product teams at Esri, helping them make the most of Calcite components, tokens, styles, iconography, documentation, and accessibility standards
If you are excited about making a significant impact and working with a team that values creativity and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesUser Engagement and Feedback Incorporation: Conduct thorough user research to grasp product needs
Integrate these insights into new component and feature enhancements
Lead design review sessions with Calcite team members and stakeholders to incorporate feedback thoughtfully into your workEducation and Advocacy: Take a central role in educating over 50+ Esri product teams on Calcite standards
Deliver presentations, demos, and participate in Design Office Hours to ensure broad comprehension and adoption of Calcite guidelines
Collaborate with internal research teams to obtain vital insights, refining and improving the design system continuouslyPartnership Development: Serve as a primary liaison, cultivating strong relationships with Esri product teams
Collaborate to ensure smooth integration and consistent application of Calcite components across diverse projects
Provide regular updates and communications to company stakeholders, ensuring their visibility and understanding of Calcite efforts, initiatives, and deliverablesEnhancement of Calcite Figma Environment: Contribute to the architecture and continuous improvement of the Calcite Figma environment
Work closely with fellow designers and front-end engineers to enhance UI kits, foundations, and tokens, aligning them with evolving product team needsAccessibility and Usability: Collaborate with internal accessibility resources to ensure adherence to WCAG and other industry standards within the Calcite Design System
Guide product teams and partners in crafting inclusive, accessible products and experiences
Maintain detailed documentation for Calcite components on the Design System site, ensuring clarity and precision in usage guidelines for all usersRequirements8+ Years of experience designing and delivering products for both web and mobile platformsShowcase a portfolio illustrating successful management of design systems, highlighting expertise in this areaExtensive experience and deep understanding of adhering to WCAG 2.0/Section 508 Compliance and other industry guidelines, ensuring inclusive design practicesAbility to facilitate workshops and present to large audiences, effectively communicating design concepts and ideasStrong written and verbal communication skills essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersPassion for continuous improvement and advocacy for leveraging innovative design and front-end practices to drive excellenceExperience using Figma, Figma UI Kits, adhering to established pattern libraries and required frameworksBachelor's in human-computer interaction, user experience, interaction design, applied social science, or a related field.Recommended QualificationsMaster's in human factors, HCI, graphic design, or related fieldFamiliarity with GitHub and front-end technologies (Stencil, JavaScript, Angular, Ember, React, HTML, CSS, Storybook)Experience coding interactive prototypes or/and component interactive samplesExperience maintaining StorybookI-Hybrid#LI-OH1#LI-HybridTotal RewardsEsri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth
Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy
Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is$118,976—$196,872 USDThe CompanyAt Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map
When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work
We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change
We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process
We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work
Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology
For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email
Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously
We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
The Calcite team collaborates with over 50 product teams at Esri, helping them make the most of Calcite components, tokens, styles, iconography, documentation, and accessibility standards
If you are excited about making a significant impact and working with a team that values creativity and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesUser Engagement and Feedback Incorporation: Conduct thorough user research to grasp product needs
Integrate these insights into new component and feature enhancements
Lead design review sessions with Calcite team members and stakeholders to incorporate feedback thoughtfully into your workEducation and Advocacy: Take a central role in educating over 50+ Esri product teams on Calcite standards
Deliver presentations, demos, and participate in Design Office Hours to ensure broad comprehension and adoption of Calcite guidelines
Collaborate with internal research teams to obtain vital insights, refining and improving the design system continuouslyPartnership Development: Serve as a primary liaison, cultivating strong relationships with Esri product teams
Collaborate to ensure smooth integration and consistent application of Calcite components across diverse projects
Provide regular updates and communications to company stakeholders, ensuring their visibility and understanding of Calcite efforts, initiatives, and deliverablesEnhancement of Calcite Figma Environment: Contribute to the architecture and continuous improvement of the Calcite Figma environment
Work closely with fellow designers and front-end engineers to enhance UI kits, foundations, and tokens, aligning them with evolving product team needsAccessibility and Usability: Collaborate with internal accessibility resources to ensure adherence to WCAG and other industry standards within the Calcite Design System
Guide product teams and partners in crafting inclusive, accessible products and experiences
Maintain detailed documentation for Calcite components on the Design System site, ensuring clarity and precision in usage guidelines for all usersRequirements8+ Years of experience designing and delivering products for both web and mobile platformsShowcase a portfolio illustrating successful management of design systems, highlighting expertise in this areaExtensive experience and deep understanding of adhering to WCAG 2.0/Section 508 Compliance and other industry guidelines, ensuring inclusive design practicesAbility to facilitate workshops and present to large audiences, effectively communicating design concepts and ideasStrong written and verbal communication skills essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersPassion for continuous improvement and advocacy for leveraging innovative design and front-end practices to drive excellenceExperience using Figma, Figma UI Kits, adhering to established pattern libraries and required frameworksBachelor's in human-computer interaction, user experience, interaction design, applied social science, or a related field.Recommended QualificationsMaster's in human factors, HCI, graphic design, or related fieldFamiliarity with GitHub and front-end technologies (Stencil, JavaScript, Angular, Ember, React, HTML, CSS, Storybook)Experience coding interactive prototypes or/and component interactive samplesExperience maintaining StorybookI-Hybrid#LI-OH1#LI-HybridTotal RewardsEsri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth
Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy
Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is$118,976—$196,872 USDThe CompanyAt Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map
When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work
We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change
We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process
We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work
Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology
For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email
askcareers@esri.com
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact informationPlease note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously
We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
