Lead Brand Designer, Design Systems

GitHub is hiring a Lead Brand Designer, Design Systems to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Brand Designer, Design Systems, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Conduct and apply user research • Iterate based on feedback and data • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Collaborate closely with product and engineering What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Paid parental leave • Annual learning and professional development budget • Generous paid time off and company holidays How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. GitHub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in Figma • Strong visual and interaction design skills • Understanding of accessibility and usability • Strong portfolio of shipped work Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently