Horizontal Talent · 18 hours ago
Design Systems Designer
New York, NY
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$20/hr - $48/hrHorizontal Talent is seeking a Design Systems Designer to help shape the future of digital experiences by creating and managing scalable design systems. This role involves collaborating with engineers and designers to develop UI components and ensuring seamless transitions from design to code.
Business DevelopmentConsultingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Arun Prakash
Responsibilities
Create and maintain design system foundations, components, and patterns that support a variety of products and use cases
Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to ensure seamless design-to-code transitions
Utilize Figma to build and manage UI components, ensuring they meet accessibility standards
Engage in system audits and implement continuous enhancements for improved efficiency
Communicate design intent and provide guidance for effective use of system components across teams
Qualification
Required
Proven expertise in UI or product design, with experience in Figma for component libraries and variants
Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles
Experience collaborating with engineering teams on design systems and implementation
Strong communication abilities and attention to detail in a contract work environment
Preferred
Experience with AI-assisted design tools or workflows
Familiarity with content management systems like Adobe Experience Manager
Background in financial services or regulated industry domains
Company
Horizontal Talent
Horizontal Talent provides staffing services for IT, digital marketing, and strategic markets.
Founded in 2003
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Langevin
Co-Founder and CEO
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