Senior Design System Architect

Senior Design System Architect (Healthcare/SaaS/EHR)

Remote U.S.  (designated states)
This position is fully remote and may be performed from one of the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IN, KS, MA, MI, MS, NC, NV, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX. 
At Raintree, we’re not just shaping the future of therapy technology – we’re creating it. This is your chance to be part of something bigger, where your career will have game-changing, career-defining moments that propel you to new heights. We aim to be the best place for the best people, and we’re looking for ambitious, creative thinkers ready to make an impact. Whether you’re advancing AI solutions or enhancing user experiences, your work here will shape the future of therapy technology while advancing your career alongside dedicated professionals who are as committed to your success as you are. At Raintree, your ideas drive real change, your growth is limitless, and the work you do will touch millions of lives. Ready to ignite your career and leave a lasting legacy? Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Raintree is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Design System Architect to play a pivotal role in establishing and evolving our global design system. This is an exciting opportunity to build a design foundation from the ground up, empowering our product teams to create consistent, high-quality, and user-friendly rehabilitation and physical therapy software solutions. You will bridge the gap between UX design and front-end development, ensuring our design system is both robust and effectively implemented.

• Design System Vision & Strategy: Help define the strategic vision and roadmap for our global design system, ensuring it aligns with business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility.
• Design System Development: Architect, document, and maintain our design system, encompassing visual style guides (typography, color palettes, iconography, spacing), UI component libraries, interaction patterns, and UX best practices.
• Component Library Expansion & Governance: Collaborate with UX designers and front-end developers to define, design, and document new UI components, ensuring they are accessible, performant, and reusable. Establish clear guidelines for component usage and governance for contribution to the library.
• Library Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and UX guidelines for design components and patterns, ensuring clear instructions for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product designers, product managers, and front-end engineers to understand requirements, provide design system guidance, and ensure seamless integration of the design system into the development process.
• Design System Advocacy & Education: Champion the adoption and understanding of the design system across the organization through clear communication, training, and documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the design system, gather feedback from users and stakeholders, and iterate on its components and documentation to ensure it remains relevant and valuable.
• Staying Current: Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in design systems, UI development, and accessibility.

• 4+ years of experience in a UX/UI or Product Design role, with a strong focus on establishing design standards across complex products (B2B, SaaS products).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating proven experience in building and maintaining design systems from the ground up or significantly contributing to the evolution of an existing system.
• Advanced expertise with Figma and component-based design workflows (including Libraries and Variants).
• Proficiency in design system management tools such as Zeroheight, Storybook, or similar platforms.
• Excellent knowledge of UI component libraries (experience with Radix or other open source libraries is a significant plus).
• Strong understanding of front-end development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or similar frameworks) and their implications for design system implementation.
• Strong understanding of human-centered design principles and accessibility standards.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with product and engineering.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to clearly articulate design rationale and technical considerations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Previous experience working within healthcare IT systems such as EHR/EMRs, patient portals, or clinical documentation.
• Previous experience in a front-end/UI development role.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations or other healthcare privacy and security requirements.
• Contributions to open-source design systems or UI libraries.

• Impact: Be part of a mission-driven company focused on transforming Therapy through technology.
• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technologies in a rapidly growing sector.
• Collaboration: Thrive in a collaborative, dynamic work environment that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression in a fast-growing company.

Competencies to Drive Success

• Leadership: Provide focus and motivational support to achieve excellence in client satisfaction; Foster teamwork and cooperation for team unity; Manage individual and team’s performance

• Communication: Effective and concise written communication target to specific audiences; Strong verbal communication and listening skills to assure understanding and consultation across multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Approaches problems logically; Provides meaningful analyses through verbal and written presentations
• Organizational Skills and Concern for Order: Keeps accurate records; Provides meaningful data for review
• Initiative: Engaged and proactive; Takes appropriate action with minimal oversight

• Agility and Time Management: Able to respond to changing priorities, demands, procedures and technology; Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet client needs