JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position is remote in the Diabetes Care Division .
Join us at Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) in our mission to help individuals with diabetes lead active, fulfilling lives. We’re focused on helping people manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate insights to drive better-informed decisions.
As a Design System Designer, you will play a critical role in bridging design and development to ensure flawless execution of product design details. In close collaboration with product designers, engineers, and cross-functional teams, you will uphold design standards, contribute to the growth of our design system, and ensure our products scale with clarity, precision, and consistency.
What You’ll Do
- Developer handoffs and support: provide detailed, well-documented design specifications for product features and act as the primary point of contact for resolving design-related questions during development.
- Work alongside product designers, product managers, and engineers to identify and define the necessary design details to deliver a consistent user experience.
- Critically review design concepts for component usage and translate finalized designs into detailed production-ready documentation. Ensure the highest standard for consistency of visual elements and UX patterns.
- Help evolve and refine the ADC Design System, UX guidelines, and processes that govern it. Facilitate collaboration and brainstorming sessions with the Product Design team. Document and train users of the design system to increase utilization and correct usage.
- Create, revise, and maintain design files, including component libraries and developer handoff files that are easy to navigate. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of executing changes within Figma to ensure smooth, efficient updates.
- Ensure every pixel has purpose, delivering visual work that aligns with the brand and speaks to users on an emotional level.
- Stay ahead of how the field of product design is evolving, bringing fresh ideas and effective approaches to every project.
- Lead design system critiques and engage directly with our audiences to continuously receive feedback and refine your work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Computer Interaction, Software Design, UX Design.
- Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
- A strong portfolio that demonstrates a high level of visual craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Ability to translate business goals and audience needs into impactful visual designs, from concept to final execution.
- Driven by a passion for making experiences more engaging, intuitive, and visually appealing and defining how it should look and behave like.
- A deep understanding of design fundamentals and a sophisticated design sensibility, shaped by a deep curiosity for both design and the world around you, and continuously seeking inspiration from diverse sources.
- Experience in creating, evolving and maintaining design systems to ensure cohesion across platforms.
- Expertise in usability and accessibility, ensuring every design is inclusive and functional for all users.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively articulating your design rationale to a wide range of stakeholders.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Product Development
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
Canada : Remote
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 15 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable