Senior Designer - Design Systems
The world has changed. Why hasn’t insurance?
Kin’s mission is to reimagine home insurance For Every New Normal. While other insurers struggle to handle a fast-changing world, Kin is built for the future and is prepared to meet its challenges head on while helping our customers do the same.
Kin is proud to be a 4-time recipient (2021-2024) of BuiltIn Chicago’s Best Mid Sized Companies to work for, and Forbes 2021, 2022, & 2023 Best Startup Employers in North America. Simply put, our people are what make us great, and we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.
So, what’s the role?
Kin is taking on the home insurance market with accelerated growth to help customers in climate affected states get affordable property insurance. We are a direct to customer business and our agents and support staff process complex information to ensure our customers find the best insurance policy for them. We are looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our growing design system team and help craft the future of our design system, Kinetic.
You will be responsible for the design direction of Kinetic across our existing and new product surfaces. You will be working closely with our design system lead, and ux engineer to define components, token architecture, UX patterns, Figma workflows, and the visual language that drive Kin’s applications.
A day in the life could include:
- Work with the design system lead and UX engineer to define and establish Kinetic’s visual style.
- Work expanding Kinetic to be a flexible system that can work both for internal enterprise applications and external consumer facing websites.
- Work closely with the brand team to establish a design system that reflects the brand and values of Kin, visually and interactively.
- Work with Product Designers to improve existing as well as create new components and styles across Kin products.
I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?
- 8+ years of experience designing products for mobile and responsive web
- 4+ years of experience building, maintaining, and using design systems
- A deep passion for bridging design, code, and systems-level thinking
- A good understanding of the web, accessibility, and user centric design principles
- Strong demonstration of visual craft and attention to detail
- A passion for typography, information architecture, and color systems
- Clear communication skills, and the ability to explain design choices to different team members.
- Worked within a fast paced agile environment
Bonus Points:
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and SVG’s
- Experience working with prototyping tools
- Worked with, or created Figma plugins
- Maintaining and designing multi-platform design systems
- Bachelor's degree in design, HCI, cognitive science or equivalent experience
Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible PTO policy
- Remote work
- Generous equity package
- 401K with company match
- Parental leave
- Continuing education and professional development
- The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact
About Kin
In an industry that hasn't budged in more than 100 years, our technology transforms the user experience, cuts inefficiencies that waste billions of consumer dollars, and customizes coverage homeowners want. We believe insurance was always meant to be a digital product – we’re making that a reality.
Our approach to the industry makes us unique, and the people at Kin help us excel. We’re a team of problem solvers, collaborators, builders, and dreamers who are passionate about creating positive change in the lives of our customers and in our industry. Kin is more than just our name – it’s how we treat each other. That’s one of the many reasons we’ve been recognized as a great place to work by Built In, Forbes, and Fast Company.
EEOC Statement
Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Kin encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
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Kin is the home insurance company built for the future. By leveraging thousands of property data points, Kin customizes coverage and prices through a super simple user experience.
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