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Senior UX Designer for Design System at CarGurus | Boston

CarGurusBoston, Massachusetts, United States
On-site Full-time $135K/yr - $169K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should bring a robust portfolio demonstrating your expertise in UX design, particularly in developing and maintaining design systems. You will need strong collaboration skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a passion for creating user-centered designs. Familiarity with design tools and methodologies is essential.

About the job

CarGurus, a public company (NASDAQ: CARG), operates the largest automotive marketplace in the US. The company was founded by developers who set out to make car shopping more transparent and trustworthy. For over 15 years, CarGurus has remained profitable and continues to grow by focusing on innovation.

Every month, CarGurus.com attracts tens of millions of visitors, and approximately 30,000 dealerships use its products. The company values collaboration, kindness, and creative thinking, aiming to transform the way people buy and sell cars by moving more of the process online.

Role overview

The Senior UX Designer for Design System will lead the evolution of CarGurus’ design system. This system is essential for building consistent, efficient products across all platforms. The work ensures that both designers and engineers have a reliable set of standards to follow, supporting productivity and consistent quality.

What you will do

  • Define, maintain, and improve design system components, patterns, and interaction standards used throughout CarGurus products.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering on implementation, architecture decisions, and handoff processes.
  • Identify and address gaps in system usage to minimize the need for workarounds.
  • Reduce duplicated design and development efforts by standardizing frequent solutions.
  • Support design and engineering teams with documentation, reviews, and hands-on collaboration to encourage adoption.
  • Guide the contribution process, managing proposals, reviews, and approvals for system updates.
  • Oversee the design system backlog and prioritize incoming requests.

Location

This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

About CarGurus

CarGurus is a leader in the automotive marketplace, utilizing innovative strategies to connect buyers and sellers while ensuring a transparent and trusted experience. With a commitment to employee growth and a people-first culture, we are dedicated to fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

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