Design System Engineer (Contract, Remote – Anywhere)

Design System Engineer (Contract, Remote – Anywhere)

The client seeks a Design System Engineer to support the development and implementation of a scalable, consistent, and high-quality design system. This is a full-time contract role for 6–8 weeks, offering the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize a design system that ensures visual and functional consistency across products.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and product teams to translate UI/UX principles into reusable components.
• Document guidelines, best practices, and usage standards to enable adoption and scalability.
• Ensure accessibility and performance compliance in all design system components.
• Drive alignment between design and engineering through strong communication and problem-solving.
• Continuously identify gaps, propose improvements, and future-proof the design system for scalability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Design System Engineer, Frontend Engineer, or similar role with a strong focus on design system development.
• Proficiency in modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS-in-JS, etc.).
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA).
• Experience working with tools such as Figma, Storybook, or similar component-driven workflows.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within a short timeframe.

Contract Details

• Duration: 6–8 weeks
• Commitment: Full-time
• Location: Remote (anywhere)

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