Senior Product Designer - Design Systems - 100% Remote - EMEA

NOTE: This is a fully remote role, but the candidate must be within EMEA to collaborate with their team, peers, and internal customers. You do not have to be in the specific country or city shown in this listing, but please only apply if you are physically based within EMEA.

Trusted by 20,000+ property managers worldwide, Hostaway is an industry‑leading, AI‑powered vacation rental management platform designed for professional short‑term rental operators.

About The Role

As the foundational owner of our design system, you will work with other designers and engineers to establish components, patterns, and documentation that form the backbone of our platform. You will also aid in the integration of AI to enhance our workflows, drive consistency, and unlock new creative possibilities. A key part of this mission is to forge a stronger partnership between our design and front‑end engineering teams, creating a future where design has greater ownership over the system's implementation.

While you architect this future, you will remain a hands‑on member of our product design team, contributing to and owning key features end to end. This ensures our design system is built on a practical foundation and is perfectly aligned with the real‑world needs of our product and users.

What you’ll do

• Lead the strategy, roadmap and continued development for our design system; establish governance and vision for its growth.
• Develop and implement new collaborative workflows to bring our design and front‑end teams closer, eventually enabling the design team to take ownership of the design system's front‑end architecture.
• Design, build, and maintain a comprehensive library of reusable components, patterns, and guidelines; create clear, accessible documentation that empowers teams to build efficiently and consistently.
• Advocate for the new design system, providing training and support to embed it across the organization.
• Participate in the end‑to‑end product development lifecycle, applying user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high‑fidelity design to deliver new features, either supporting other designers or owning the feature end to end.
• Champion and pioneer the integration of AI into our design practice by researching and piloting new tools and methodologies, guiding and inspiring the team to foster a culture of curiosity and systems thinking.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 6+ years in product design, with a proven track record of creating and scaling design systems from an early stage.
• A portfolio that showcases expertise in both design systems and product design, demonstrating deep understanding of user‑centered design principles and systems thinking.
• Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for the application of AI in the design process; eager to learn, experiment, and lead in this space.
• Strong understanding of front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React) and history of successful collaboration with engineers; experience with component‑based architecture is a significant plus.
• Visionary leadership ability: define a clear vision for a new initiative, influence stakeholders, and guide teams through change.
• Exceptional communication skills: clearly articulate complex design concepts and advocate for the long‑term strategic value of investing in a design system and AI.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation based on market rates in the applicant’s country.
• 100% remote; work from anywhere within your country of residence.
• Equity: valuable stock options in a fast‑growing and profitable company.
• Values‑driven leadership: the company’s core values guide strategic and tactical decisions.
• Professional growth: rapid growth offering unparalleled learning, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Annual paid leave: specific amounts vary by country and are aligned with local norms.
• Country‑specific benefits such as health insurance and pension plans where customary.
• Dynamic team culture: global team with members in over 40 countries, fostering innovation and creativity.