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This role sits at the intersection of design and engineering, responsible for unifying our existing systems (Atlas and Nebula) into a scalable architecture while modernizing how our teams design, prototype, and deliver product experiences.\nBy aligning designers and engineers around shared infrastructure, this role improves collaboration, reduces duplication, and enables faster, more consistent product development across our ecosystem.\nIn This Role You Will:Design System Architecture & Governance\nAudit and evaluate existing design systems (Atlas and Nebula) to identify overlaps, gaps, and opportunities for consolidation.\n\nLead the evolution toward a unified, scalable design system architecture supporting multiple products and platforms.\n\nDefine standards for component governance, lifecycle management, and system documentation.\n\nImplement a clear governance model (standards, contribution workflow, component lifecycle, documentation expectations, and ownership) to drive 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efficiency and scalability.\n\nIntroduce processes that enable faster prototyping and reduce friction between design and engineering teams.\n\nProduct Collaboration\nParticipate in product kickoff discussions with Product Design, Product Management, Curriculum, and Engineering.\n\nEvaluate new initiatives through the lens of design system scalability and platform consistency.\n\nDetermine which patterns and components should become part of the shared system versus remaining product-specific.\n\nCreate enablement mechanisms that drive adoption (guidance, office hours, training) and build strong working rhythms with product teams.\n\nMeasurement & Continuous Improvement\nTrack design system adoption and metrics across teams and products.\n\nMeasure the impact of system implementation through metrics such as development efficiency, component reuse, design consistency, and team satisfaction.\n\nContinuously refine system governance and workflows based on product and organizational needs.\n\nReport regularly on outcomes (adoption, reuse, consistency, and delivery efficiency) and drive continuous improvement based on feedback and data.\n\nCore Competencies for Success:\nManages complexity: Makes sense of overlapping systems (Atlas/Nebula), competing platform needs, and technical constraints to define a scalable design-system architecture and governance model.\n\nCollaborates: Builds strong partnerships across Product Design, Engineering, Product Management, and Curriculum to align on standards, drive adoption, and reduce duplication.\n\nCommunicates effectively: Translates between design and engineering—creating clear documentation, decision records, and guidance that enables consistent implementation.\n\nTech savvy: Applies strong design system and front-end workflow knowledge (tokens, accessibility, tooling) to modernize practices and improve implementation quality.\n\nDrives results: Establishes measurable goals for system adoption and impact (reuse, consistency, efficiency, satisfaction) and iterates based on data and stakeholder feedback.\n\nCredentials and Experience:\n8+ years of experience in design systems, front-end (or design technology), or design-to-engineering workflows, with demonstrated impact on shipped products.\n\nProven ability to lead the strategy, architecture, and governance of a multi-product design system (standards, component lifecycle, documentation, contribution model, and adoption).\n\nStrong cross-functional influence with the ability to align designers, engineers, and product partners around shared standards, tradeoffs, and roadmap priorities.\n\nDeep knowledge of design system foundations, including design tokens, accessibility standards, responsive patterns, and modern design tools (e.g., Figma libraries, prototyping), plus familiarity with front-end frameworks and version control workflows.\n\nExperience defining success metrics (adoption, reuse, quality, delivery efficiency) and using data and feedback to iterate on system direction and team workflows.\n\nDemonstrated ability to mentor and enable others (designers and engineers) through documentation, office hours, playbooks, and training to scale best practices across teams.\n\nComfortable operating with autonomy in ambiguous problem spaces, breaking down complex work, communicating recommendations, and driving decisions with senior stakeholders.\n\nLegal right to work in the United States.\n\nThis role is designed to be remote. The hiring range for this position is between $157,450 - $174,900 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus.\n----\nAt Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world. Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations. We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery. Why Join Discovery Education? Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page. Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:\n\nCareer Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!\n\nContinuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs\n\nMentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders\n\nConstant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building\n\nUncapped career growth\n\nTeam Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!\n\nLeave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays\n\nTake PTO without the vacation guilt\n\nUp to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave\n\nAnnual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)\n\nThis opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work. Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application. Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the communities we serve. 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