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Crane Company

RF Design Engineer Manager

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Crane Aerospace & Electronics provides high-performance systems and components to the aerospace and ... The RF Design Engineer Manager will drive cross-functional teams to develop best-in-class RF ...

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

CNC Programmer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$26.25 - $36/hr

What You'll Get to Do The CNC Programmer is focused on entering all custom patterns into the CAD system for production, interpreting and entering sketches to be produced, assisting with scheduling ...

Amat

UX Engineer IV - (E4)

Tempe, AZ · Hybrid

$156K - $214K/yr

Partner with UX designers to evolve and scale the design system, translating design artifacts into coded components and documentation. * Establish best practices for design-to-code workflows ...

Raytheon

Senior RF Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent Qualifications We Prefer * Mentorship or apprenticeship experience * Technical oversight responsibilities for less-senior engineers * Working across domains ...

Raytheon

RF Design Engineer II

Phoenix, AZ

Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent * Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access ...

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How much do design system jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for design system in Phoenix, AZ is $117,749.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,300.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a design system do?

A professional in a Design System role typically spends their days creating and maintaining design components, documenting usage guidelines, and collaborating closely with designers and developers to ensure consistency across products. They may facilitate design critiques, conduct audits of existing interfaces, and advocate for best practices in design and code implementation. Regular communication with product, engineering, and accessibility teams is common to address evolving needs and ensure that the system remains scalable and effective. This collaborative and detail-oriented work is essential for supporting efficient product development and delivering a unified user experience.

What is a design system?

A Design System job involves creating and maintaining a structured set of design guidelines, reusable components, and coding standards to ensure consistency across digital products. Professionals in this role collaborate with designers, developers, and product teams to build scalable UI frameworks that enhance efficiency and usability. Their responsibilities may include defining design tokens, documenting best practices, and ensuring seamless integration of the system into various projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the design system position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Design System Specialist, you should have a strong background in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, knowledge of component-driven development, and experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Familiarity with design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, as well as version control systems and documentation platforms is highly valuable. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are essential for working effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. These abilities help ensure consistency, scalability, and usability across digital products, which are critical for a cohesive brand and efficient development workflows.

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Product Manager, Specialist (CX Design)

Vangard, Inc.

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Evolve the Client Experience:
Help lead Vanguard's digital transformation by owning and optimizing a design system that drives both cutting-edge digital experiences and enables teams across Vanguard to build those experiences faster. You will help drive consistency across web and mobile experiences. You will work very closely across various stakeholder and development teams to drive the adoption of reusable components your team will help build and make easily accessible to teams across the organization. You will join a team of product owners who are accountable for directing and prioritizing agile teams' activities based on a relentless focus on client needs and a strong understanding of business drivers.
In this role, you will...
  • Lead the web channel by owning the strategic vision and roadmap, with a deep understanding of the underlying product(s) and associated business areas.
  • Manage an agile team passionate about enhancing the features and capabilities of a robust design system.
  • Prioritize the team's work to meet key business goals and deliverable dates.
  • Lead a centralized team that services numerous stakeholders across Vanguard. Proactively promote and evangelize the design system and its benefits; fostering the health of a contribution model
  • Write and deliver business requirements through user stories to the dev team.
  • Ensure quality software and experiences are delivered.
  • Ensure web experience and infrastructure is continuously modernized and that the latest tools and capabilities are available.
  • Challenge the business to drive for innovative solutions; "think out of the box," and ensure best-in-class solution designs. Embrace and drive experimentation to measure and implement integrated and proven solutions.
  • Create, maintain, and employ various qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to improve the user experience continually.
  • Work with the team to continually optimize the efficiency of our agile implementation and delivery.
Design an experience that delivers!
A critical component of the Vanguard flywheel is delivering a world-class client experience. With that in mind, the Personal Investor Digital and Analytics sub-division was created in 2019 to enhance our clients' experiences and differentiate Vanguard from competitors that adopt aspects of our low-cost investment philosophy. We create meaningful world-class experiences that exceed client expectations, positioning Vanguard as the trusted financial partner and industry disruptor. These roles will join the broader Advised and Self-Directed families.
What it takes:
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
  • 8 or more years' work experience, including 3+ years of leading large cross-functional/cross-regional teams on major organizational projects.
  • Strong stakeholder management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results while working in a cross-functional environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and executing agile principles with strong digital and technical skills.
  • Demonstrated experience and deep understanding of user experience best practices.
  • Experience with Design Systems is strongly preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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