We’re an international agtech startup pioneering an ambitious mission in a budding industry where agriculture meets technologyThrough the use of data-driven insights, natural microbiology, and innovative digital technologies, indigo is partnering across the supply chain, ultimately cultivating a scalable climate solution and enhanced ecosystem that beneficially serves farmers, consumers, and the planet alike.
Our mission is unique, and therefore our teams are too: from multigenerational farming gurus who understand the land as though it were an extension of themselves, to cutting-edge techies on the frontier of innovation, our teams are a reflection of the range of the stakeholders we serve: the earth, the farmer, and the consumerIndigo is extraordinary, and we owe that to the individuals who make up our community and enable success through diversity of thought, experience, background, perspective, race, sexuality, gender, age, and everything else that makes a person uniquely themselvesConnected by a common vision and empowered by diversity, we aren’t ordinary, and neither are youEmbrace your extraordinary and join indigo in cultivating a healthier planet fueled by unique game changers.
Do you believe that design can change the world? at indigo you will have the opportunity to directly impact the future of agriculture by working on products that reinvent how crops are grown and sold.
We’re a quickly expanding platform ux team and we’re looking for a lead designer to help us evolve our design system that empowers product teams to deliver accessible, high-quality experiences at scaleIndigo is constantly coming up with new product ideas, and we’re looking for an experienced designer to collaborate with other designers, software engineers, and product managers to identify common components and experiences that can be made into reusable patternsIf you thrive in fast-paced, start-up environments and are interested in the opportunity to own the design of powerful but intuitive internal tools and systems, we’d love to talk.
Responsibilities
Audit existing experiences and upcoming design work to identify patterns ready to be codified as components into the design system.
Lead the design system team to prioritize and build new design system features.
Design components for the design system with a focus on accessibility, usability, and internationalization.
Build and maintain easy-to-use figma components for designers.
Document best practices and usage guidelines to help designers and engineers understand how, why, and when to use specific components or patterns.
Collaborate closely with designers and engineers to mentor and advocate for high design standards at indigo.
Socialize design system process, features, and philosophy across the technology organization.
Competencies
Exceptional visual and interaction design skills
Working knowledge of accessibility guidelines (e.gWcag) and Apply Now them
Strong listener and communicator
Exceptional ability to turn complexity into simplicity
Leads projects independently but knows when to seek help from manager or others
Can mentor and oversee junior designers’ work when appropriate
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years, likely 7+ years professional experience, ideally with a focus on web and native mobile design systems.
Experience leading complex projects from inception to completion
Experience designing complex responsive web applications
Experience in an agile environment, working closely with product and dev teams
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Generous time off
Parental leave
A remote-first organization with flexible work hours
Catered lunches
Commuter benefits
401(k) plan
Indigo is committed to living our values, specifically “creating a work environment where everyone feels respected, connected, and has opportunities to learn and grow.” as part of living our values, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels they can be themselves and has an equal opportunity of succeeding.
