Kindred · 9 hours ago
Fractional Design Systems Lead
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$110/hr - $170/hr
5+ years expKindred is a members-only home swapping network that enables a travel-rich lifestyle through community. They are seeking a Fractional Design Systems Lead to architect and execute their Design System 2.0, ensuring a seamless integration of design and code in a rebranded product ecosystem.
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Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end creation of a modular system, defining the logic for tokens, components, and patterns that serve both web and mobile
Partner with stakeholders to codify new identity guidelines into a functional, multi-platform UI kit
Implement a "Single Source of Truth" workflow. You will be responsible for ensuring that when a design changes, the code follows
Leverage AI-driven tools and automation to reduce manual handoff, audit component health, and streamline documentation
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience, ideally leading Design Systems at design-forward companies or high-growth startups where you've built systems from the ground up
Deep expertise with platforms like Knapsack or Supernova to bridge the gap between Figma and production code
Experience building or managing custom Figma-to-GitHub actions (or similar CI/CD integrations) to automate token transforms and component updates
Expert-level use of Figma Variables, Advanced Prototyping, and Code Connect
Fluency in JSON/style dictionaries, React component structures, and the ability to speak the same language as our Engineering team
Benefits
Competitive cash compensation and equity
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible time off, plus 12 paid holidays per year
21 credits per year to stay in Kindred homes
$4,000 annual travel stipend to help offset travel-related costs
Remote-first and remote-flexible work environment, with opportunities to work from anywhere and gather in person, including at Kindred HQ in San Francisco
Regular team and company offsites to connect, collaborate, and build together
A vibrant, inclusive, and highly skilled team that ferociously protects team chemistry
A culture of high standards, feedback, and continual growth
Company
Kindred
Kindred is a members-only network for house sharing.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$22.75MKey Investors
New Enterprise AssociatesAndreessen Horowitz
2023-04-19Series A· $15M
2022-04-21Seed· $7.75M
Leadership Team
Justine Palefsky
Co-Founder & CEO
Tasneem Amina
Co-Founder and President
Recent News
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