Overview

WHO WE ARE

RealPage is changing the technology real estate industry and our teammates know how to think big and leave their mark. If you want to join a globally progressive and inclusive company devoted to excellence, we are looking for you!

We are the leading global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry. We navigate clients toward the right decisions with data and technology insights they can only get from RealPage. Serving our clients is our highest priority and RealPage teammates are our greatest asset.

Come join a team where your work makes an impact every day!

ABOUT THE TEAM

We’re looking for an experienced UX Designer to join our innovative Platform & Design Systems team as a key leader in maintaining and evolving our core design system. This team is responsible for identifying, creating, and documenting foundational design patterns that ensure consistency across RealPage products—while casting a clear vision for their adoption and long-term impact.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Design System Lead on the Platform & Design Systems Team, you’ll shape the vision and evolution of our core design system—driving adoption, innovation, and consistency across products. You’ll collaborate closely with designers and developers to ensure components, patterns, and tokens are intuitive, delightful, and easy to implement.

You’re passionate about atomic design, mobile-first thinking, and data visualization best practices. You thrive on helping teams work smarter and faster by building a shared design language that empowers collaboration and elevates user experiences.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• Drive the strategic evolution of the design system, ensuring it scales effectively across products and platforms while incorporating emerging technologies, including AI-assisted design tools.
• Define, document, and maintain core design principles and reusable patterns that promote consistency, accessibility, and efficiency across the user experience.
• Own and manage the design system libraries, including components, patterns, and design tokens, ensuring they are up-to-date, well-documented, and aligned with brand and product needs.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams—including UX designers, engineers, product managers, and brand stakeholders—to ensure seamless integration and adoption of the design system.
• Establish and lead governance processes for design system contributions, updates, and usage to maintain quality and consistency.
• Conduct audits and usability reviews to identify gaps, ensure platform-specific needs are addressed, and continuously improve the system.
• Champion design system adoption and best practices across the organization through documentation, workshops, and hands-on support.
• Mentor and support designers and developers in leveraging the system effectively, fostering a culture of design excellence and collaboration.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and tools, evaluating and integrating new technologies, plugins, and workflows that enhance design system scalability and team productivity.
• Measure the impact of the design system, using qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform improvements and demonstrate value to stakeholders.

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

What we think it takes to get the job:

• Systems thinking and design leadership, with a proven track record of building and scaling design systems across complex product ecosystems.
• Expertise in creating, maintaining, and evolving design system components, tokens, and documentation in tools like Figma (preferred), Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Strong portfolio of design systems work, including examples of governance models, adoption strategies, and measurable impact.
• Deep understanding of UX principles, interaction design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and user-centered design methodologies.
• Proficiency in cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to align designers, developers, and stakeholders around a shared design language.
• Familiarity with emerging AI technologies and their application in design workflows, including generative design tools and automation.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience leading workshops, onboarding sessions, and design critiques.
• Working knowledge of front-end development concepts (HTML, CSS, React, etc.) to ensure design feasibility and smooth handoff.
• Experience with design system governance, contribution models, and version control.
• Continuous learner mindset, staying current with design trends, tools, and best practices.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in UX design, with a portfolio showcasing design system and standard-related projects.
• Demonstrated success in scaling and maintaining design systems across multiple teams or platforms.
• Experience working in enterprise or multi-product environments.
• AI related experience a plus. #LI-REMOTE #LI-JL1

WHAT WE OFFER

At RealPage, we’re always looking for talented professionals who thrive in a learning work environment that continually supports individual greatness. We foster a culture of innovation and creativity. It is the things you do that bring out the best of you and RealPage.

RealPage considers qualified applicants without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive work environment where all teammates feel a sense of belonging while bringing their authentic self to the table and being valued for it.

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