Staff Design Technologist, Design Systems

Hinge Health is moving people beyond pain by transforming the way it is treated and prevented. Connecting people digitally and in-person with expert clinical care, we combine advanced technology, AI and a care team of experts to guide people through personalized care directly from their phone. Our approach is proven to reduce pain by 68%, prevent 42% of new opioid prescriptions, and avoid more than half of joint replacement surgeries. Available to 18M people, Hinge Health is trusted by leading health plans and employers, including Land O’Lakes, L.L. Bean, Salesforce, Self-Insured Schools of California, Southern Company, City of Boston, US Foods, Toyota, and Verizon.

Here at Hinge Health, we welcome all applicants and know a diverse team makes us better and stronger. We look for individuals who embody our leadership principles and we value varied experiences and skill sets. Beyond specific work experience, we also look for unique capabilities and skill sets that are key indicators an applicant will thrive in our fast-paced, frequently evolving environment. If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to be part of, please apply - we would love to hear from you!

Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com

Hinge Health Hybrid Model:

We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days/week.

About the Role

The Design Technologist role is an essential bridge between Design and Engineering teams that ensures that we build consistent, inclusive, and delightful product experiences. You’ll work alongside design systems team members to translate Figma designs into React components, partner with designers and engineers on execution, and support our accessibility efforts. 

• Develop a robust and scalable React components library that increases team velocity and product quality
• Partner with designers and engineers on product teams to drive adoption of our design systems
• Support our digital accessibility effort to conform with WCAG 2.2 AA
• Provide tooling, guidance, and best practices to empower designers and engineers
• Ultimately be an essential partner in delivering our best product

• 5+ years on a cross-functional team releasing consumer-grade products and features
• A track record translating Figma designs into performant React components that flex and scale
• Strong understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• Experience with accessibility testing and tooling on both web and mobile
• A systems thinker with an attention to–and appreciation of–design details
• Dedication to documentation, education, and evangelism of all things design systems 
• Drive to evolve the standards and practices that make our teams great
• Ability to quickly make informed decisions and move with urgency
• Passion for communication and collaboration, with a track record for generating visibility and cultivating partnerships
• A team player invested in fostering belonging on the team and throughout the org

• Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
• Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
• Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development