Partner 20, Design Systems Lead at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)


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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is Hiring

Job Info:
  • Company Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
  • Position Partner 20, Design Systems Lead
  • Location San Francisco
  • Source Empllo
  • Published June 11, 2026
  • Category Design
  • Type Full-Time
  • Experience Lead
  • Salary $210k - $245k


Job Description

📋 Description

  • Own and evolve the design systems infrastructure at a16z.
  • Lead the design systems function: quality, consistency, reach.
  • Translate brand into components, AI skills, and templates for the firm.
  • Build repeatable systems for high-volume design needs.
  • Write markdown brand docs and skill instruction files.
  • Collaborate with project managers and ops to track adoption and gains.

🎯 Requirements

  • 4+ years in brand design, design systems, product design, or related.
  • Strong visual identity; diagnose and resolve issues systematically.
  • Fluent in Figma; proven design systems, libraries, and components.
  • Experience writing and scaling AI skills, markdown docs, and prompts.
  • Comfort vibe-coding lightweight apps for design use cases.
  • AI experience using Claude, Codex, Midjourney, or similar tools.
  • Collaborative, low ego with high empathy; translate design needs clearly.

🎁 Benefits

  • Carry program eligibility and discretionary bonuses.
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Collaborative, first-class culture at a16z.