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Lead Designer CPT roles let you apply visual direction, design systems, and cross-functional collaboration to real projects while your DSO authorizes each placement as integral to your degree. Positions span UX, brand, and product design, with employers filing LCAs before your start date.
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Hinge Health is a company that recognizes the value of design – as a Staff Product Designer on our Design System team, you’ll join a tight-knit, collaborative team who cares deeply about creating cohesive and intuitive product experiences. Our team is at the center of solving impactful problems for millions of members who are managing their joint and muscle health, and making a meaningful difference in their lives. In this role, you’ll directly shape the future of our Design System, focused on creating and evolving shared patterns and components to ensure a cohesive user experience across Hinge Health’s product suite. You’ll define not just what the system is, but how it evolves, how decisions get made, and how consistency and flexibility are balanced as Hinge Health ships rapidly. This is a high-impact role, at an especially exciting time in Hinge Health’s journey. As we scale with 51% year-over-year revenue gains and a member base expanding by over 47% annually, this role will be instrumental in sustaining our momentum and shaping the future of care. Learn more about Design at Hinge Health.
What You'll Accomplish
Own the Design System
- Lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Hinge Health’s design system.
- Define and evolve core components, patterns, tokens, and interaction standards used across the product.
- Ensure the system supports a wide range of surfaces, from core product UI to Agent flows, enterprise templates, and integrated design systems.
Partner Deeply with Engineering
- Collaborate closely with engineers on implementation details, tradeoffs, and system architecture.
- Influence code-level decisions that affect system consistency and adoption.
- Help shape tooling, Storybook usage, and contribution workflows so the system is easy to use and maintain.
Set Standards & Governance
- Partner with feature teams through office hours and design reviews. You will help teams navigate patterns the system doesn't yet cover and decide when a design should become a global standard or remain a local solution.
- Establish clear contribution models, review processes, and decision-making frameworks for system changes.
- Act as a design system “domain owner,” providing guidance and sign-off on system-level decisions.
- Document principles, patterns, and rationale so decisions scale beyond individuals.
Raise the Bar for Design Quality
- Identify inconsistencies, duplication, and fragmentation across the product and drive systematic improvements.
- Balance speed with craft, knowing when to be opinionated and when to enable flexibility.
- Advocate for system-level thinking across product, design, and engineering.
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of product design experience, with deep ownership of a design system at scale.
- A standout portfolio showcasing high-impact design systems work and leadership across complex systems initiatives.
- Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and align teams around design direction.
- Demonstrated success mentoring designers and elevating the quality of team output.
- Deep fluency with tokens, component architecture, variants, and Figma systems craft.
- Experience with Claude Code (or other agentic coding tools), MCPs, and other AI workflows.
- Strong opinions on system governance, contribution models, and adoption strategies.
- Experience partnering with platform engineers on implementation, parity, and release cadence.
About Hinge Health
Hinge Health leverages software, including AI, to largely automate care for joint and muscle health, delivering an outstanding member experience, improved member outcomes, and cost reductions for its clients. The company has designed its platform to address a broad spectrum of MSK care—from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation—and the platform can help to ease members’ pain, improve their function, and reduce their need for surgeries, all while driving health equity by allowing members to engage in their exercise therapy sessions from anywhere. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Hinge Health Hybrid Model
We believe remote and in-person work each have real strengths, and we aim to get the best of both. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the San Francisco office 3 days per week for the full 8 hours of a typical business day.
What You'll Love About Us
- Participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), allowing you to acquire company stock via payroll at a 15% discount against the lower market price.
- Comprehensive and inclusive medical coverage and benefit programs for you and your dependents.
- Flexible retirement savings through Traditional or Roth 401(k) investment paths.
- Dedicated lifestyle stipends designed to fuel your professional growth and continuous learning.
Culture and Engagement
Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal history, consistent with legal requirements, and provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge that their personal data will be handled according to the personnel and candidate privacy policy.
Beware of Phishing Attempts: We've noticed an increase in phishing where fraudsters impersonate employees and send fake job offers to steal sensitive information. We'll never ask for financial details during the hiring process and only use "@hingehealth.com" emails. If you receive a suspicious offer, stop communication and report it to the US FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. To verify an email from our recruiting team, forward it to security@hingehealth.com.
Compensation Range: $195K - $275K
About The Role
Hinge Health is a company that recognizes the value of design – as a Staff Product Designer on our Design System team, you’ll join a tight-knit, collaborative team who cares deeply about creating cohesive and intuitive product experiences. Our team is at the center of solving impactful problems for millions of members who are managing their joint and muscle health, and making a meaningful difference in their lives. In this role, you’ll directly shape the future of our Design System, focused on creating and evolving shared patterns and components to ensure a cohesive user experience across Hinge Health’s product suite. You’ll define not just what the system is, but how it evolves, how decisions get made, and how consistency and flexibility are balanced as Hinge Health ships rapidly. This is a high-impact role, at an especially exciting time in Hinge Health’s journey. As we scale with 51% year-over-year revenue gains and a member base expanding by over 47% annually, this role will be instrumental in sustaining our momentum and shaping the future of care. Learn more about Design at Hinge Health.
What You'll Accomplish
Own the Design System
- Lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Hinge Health’s design system.
- Define and evolve core components, patterns, tokens, and interaction standards used across the product.
- Ensure the system supports a wide range of surfaces, from core product UI to Agent flows, enterprise templates, and integrated design systems.
Partner Deeply with Engineering
- Collaborate closely with engineers on implementation details, tradeoffs, and system architecture.
- Influence code-level decisions that affect system consistency and adoption.
- Help shape tooling, Storybook usage, and contribution workflows so the system is easy to use and maintain.
Set Standards & Governance
- Partner with feature teams through office hours and design reviews. You will help teams navigate patterns the system doesn't yet cover and decide when a design should become a global standard or remain a local solution.
- Establish clear contribution models, review processes, and decision-making frameworks for system changes.
- Act as a design system “domain owner,” providing guidance and sign-off on system-level decisions.
- Document principles, patterns, and rationale so decisions scale beyond individuals.
Raise the Bar for Design Quality
- Identify inconsistencies, duplication, and fragmentation across the product and drive systematic improvements.
- Balance speed with craft, knowing when to be opinionated and when to enable flexibility.
- Advocate for system-level thinking across product, design, and engineering.
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of product design experience, with deep ownership of a design system at scale.
- A standout portfolio showcasing high-impact design systems work and leadership across complex systems initiatives.
- Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and align teams around design direction.
- Demonstrated success mentoring designers and elevating the quality of team output.
- Deep fluency with tokens, component architecture, variants, and Figma systems craft.
- Experience with Claude Code (or other agentic coding tools), MCPs, and other AI workflows.
- Strong opinions on system governance, contribution models, and adoption strategies.
- Experience partnering with platform engineers on implementation, parity, and release cadence.
About Hinge Health
Hinge Health leverages software, including AI, to largely automate care for joint and muscle health, delivering an outstanding member experience, improved member outcomes, and cost reductions for its clients. The company has designed its platform to address a broad spectrum of MSK care—from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation—and the platform can help to ease members’ pain, improve their function, and reduce their need for surgeries, all while driving health equity by allowing members to engage in their exercise therapy sessions from anywhere. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Hinge Health Hybrid Model
We believe remote and in-person work each have real strengths, and we aim to get the best of both. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the San Francisco office 3 days per week for the full 8 hours of a typical business day.
What You'll Love About Us
- Participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), allowing you to acquire company stock via payroll at a 15% discount against the lower market price.
- Comprehensive and inclusive medical coverage and benefit programs for you and your dependents.
- Flexible retirement savings through Traditional or Roth 401(k) investment paths.
- Dedicated lifestyle stipends designed to fuel your professional growth and continuous learning.
Culture and Engagement
Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal history, consistent with legal requirements, and provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge that their personal data will be handled according to the personnel and candidate privacy policy.
Beware of Phishing Attempts: We've noticed an increase in phishing where fraudsters impersonate employees and send fake job offers to steal sensitive information. We'll never ask for financial details during the hiring process and only use "@hingehealth.com" emails. If you receive a suspicious offer, stop communication and report it to the US FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. To verify an email from our recruiting team, forward it to security@hingehealth.com.
Compensation Range: $195K - $275K
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Get Access To All JobsLead Designer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Designer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes courses in UX, visual communication, design management, or a related field. Your DSO must determine that the Lead Designer position is an integral part of your curriculum, not just tangentially related. Bring the job description and a course map to your DSO appointment so they can make a clear curricular connection.
Can I do CPT as a Lead Designer if the role involves managing other designers?
Management duties don't disqualify a CPT placement, but they can complicate the curricular alignment review. If your program includes design leadership, project management, or studio direction coursework, those duties strengthen your case. If your authorized CPT description only covers individual contributor work, ask your DSO to update it before you start directing others.
How do I find Lead Designer employers who are set up to handle CPT?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for design roles. Employers who've sponsored design positions before already understand the LCA and CPT authorization timeline, which reduces the back-and-forth that slows down offers with less experienced hiring teams.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the Lead Designer role changes scope mid-internship?
If your responsibilities shift significantly, such as moving from a defined design-lead role to a broader product or operations function, your DSO needs to review and potentially reauthorize your CPT. Don't wait until the end of the semester. Report scope changes to your DSO as soon as they occur, and get updated authorization in writing before continuing work.
Does 12 months of full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Yes. USCIS rules state that completing one year or more of full-time CPT eliminates your eligibility for OPT entirely. Lead Designer internships often run full-time, so track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully across all authorizations. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count against your OPT eligibility regardless of duration.