Principal UX Designer, Design Systems

GitHub is hiring a Principal UX Designer, Design Systems to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal UX Designer, Design Systems, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (East Coast)). 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 • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Collaborate closely with product and engineering • Conduct and apply user research • Iterate based on feedback and data What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Home office and wellness stipends • 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 • Ability to give and receive feedback • Strong portfolio of shipped work • Strong visual and interaction design skills • Proficiency in Figma Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team