Design Systems, Product Designer
Gusto, Inc. · Denver, CO - Hybrid; New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, CA - Hybrid
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Gusto, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 49% of Gusto, Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Gusto, Inc.
- high 45 stale, 9 reposted of 97 open
- Hiring momentum
- 146 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Gusto, Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Gusto, Inc..
About this role
In this role as a Design Systems Designer at Gusto, you'll focus on evolving and maintaining Workbench, the company's internal design system, while integrating AI tools into the design workflow. You'll collaborate closely with engineers to ensure consistency in component implementation and contribute to AI tooling that aids designers and engineers. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include designing components, managing token architecture, documenting design decisions, and supporting team members through various communication channels.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Gusto, Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- 4+ years working on a product design systems team through the full lifecycle
- 7+ years experience working on a product design team
- Genuine experience using AI tools as a meaningful part of your workflow
- Ability to pair effectively with engineering and contribute to implementation decisions
- Solid understanding of WCAG AA guidelines
- Expert knowledge of AI design tools and Figma
Nice to have
- Experience with LLM-readable documentation
- Experience with MCP servers
- Experience with AI-assisted design tooling
What you get
- Competitive base pay
- Benefits
- Equity (RSUs)
Worth weighing
- Role is hybrid with office expectations of 2-3 days per week
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond internet requirements
- Cash compensation varies significantly by location and experience
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Listed by Gusto, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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