<div><hr /> Disclaimer: Please be advised that the most accurate and up-to-date information about our open roles—including job descriptions, compensation, and benefits—can only be guaranteed on our official job board. For the latest listings and details, please visit: <a href="https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader">https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader</a>. <hr /> JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, were on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the worlds leading financial markets with confidence.   Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last five years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 1.9 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.  But were not stopping there. Were constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders.   So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, youre not just part of a team; youre part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? <a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7025362">Take it from our employees.</a>  Join us as we redefine whats possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the worlds top retail-focused trading platform in the world.  </div><article> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> What you’ll do: As our first dedicated Design Systems Lead, you’ll play a foundational role in shaping and scaling NinjaTrader’s newly developed design system. Reporting directly to the VP of Design, you’ll assess our existing design landscape, establish clear strategies for immediate adoption, and advocate for best practices across design, product, and engineering teams. You’ll be hands-on and strategic, balancing technical acumen, strong visual design judgment, and effective communication to drive consistency, efficiency, and quality across all product experiences. In this role you will: <ul> <li>Audit our current design system state, identify gaps, and prioritize immediate opportunities</li> <li>Quickly define and communicate an actionable roadmap to facilitate rapid adoption across design and engineering teams</li> <li>Establish robust design token architecture, guidelines, and workflows for consistent cross-platform implementation (web, mobile, desktop)</li> <li>Create and document high-quality, reusable UI components and interaction patterns, ensuring strong visual and UX standards, including accessibility</li> <li>Actively educate and support designers, engineers, and product managers, championing the strategic value of a scalable design system</li> <li>Lead hands-on onboarding, provide clear documentation, and foster community around best practices</li> <li>Develop metrics and analytics that measure adoption, effectiveness, and component usage, leveraging insights to iteratively improve the system</li> <li>Build and optimize workflows in Figma through advanced plugins, automation, and AI-driven enhancements to streamline design-to-engineering handoffs</li> </ul> What you’ll need: <ul> <li>7+ years in UX/UI or product design roles, including at least 2 years dedicated specifically to design systems</li> <li>Expert-level proficiency in Figma, including plugin development, automation, and leveraging AI-driven workflows</li> <li>Strong technical understanding of Storybook, frontend development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks), capable of collaborating seamlessly with engineers on implementation</li> <li>Proven experience establishing design token architectures and facilitating efficient design-to-development workflows</li> <li>Exceptional visual design and UX judgment, with demonstrated success developing elegant, scalable design solutions</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate and advocate for the value of a design system to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds</li> </ul> Bonus points for: <ul> <li>Experience integrating analytics into design system practices to track adoption and effectiveness</li> <li>Familiarity with emerging design system tooling and best practices</li> </ul> <h3>Compensation:</h3> The salary range for this role will be $180,000 - $200,000 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 12%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%). Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below. Location:  This role is based in Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Hybrid: For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer: <ul> <li>20 additional flex remote days annually</li> <li>5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article><div>Our Core Benefits Include: <ul> <li>Generous PTO</li> <li>7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually</li> <li>1 Service Day Annually</li> <li>401k with 3.5% Company Match</li> <li>Paid Parental Bonding Leave</li> <li>Health, Vision, Dental Coverage</li> <li>Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader</li> </ul> We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.</div>