Figma/Design Systems Specialist

• Work across the Workspace suite of products to integrate automation and AI related features on first party surfaces.
• Produce high quality, high fidelity mocks and user journeys in Figma, including the use of components, auto layout, and prototypes in a highly cross-functional collaborative working style.
• Develop strong UX narratives that reinforce product strategy with user value narrative and systems-based design considerations.
• Produce Slides presentations to communicate UX designs to stakeholders., * Attend necessary product meetings with cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively with the team.
• Act as a partner to engineering teams, supporting implementation through specifications and other materials required to convey design intent.

• 5-10 years of experience building digital products with cross-functional teams
• Advanced Figma skills, including: (responsible) components, auto layout, and prototypes
• Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams to spec and implement designs for web-based applications, mobile experience also preferred
• Specific Tools or Applications experience Certification or license
• Client Workspace suite of products (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Bug tracking tools like Jira
• Figma

Desired Skills:

• 7+ years of professional experience.
• Understand all of the Client Ads products patterns and components.
• Define the standards for existing and new requirements for Client Ads.
• Design new patterns and components for built on Client’s Material brand language to reflect the needs of Client Ads Products.
• Document the usage, accessibility, and design specs for components within the Client Ads Design System spec.
• Own the review process between multiple teams within Client (Reach, Eng, Material) and address feedback
• Respond to and close bugs related to current components by improving designs.
• Work closely with Eng and PM partners to ensure components and patterns are well-documented.
• Contribute strategically to the development of an improved process around pattern definition and documentation.
• 2+ years of experience establishing design systems for various brands.
• Ability to demonstrate a collaborative approach with design and engineers.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong interaction skills for patterns and components
• Interest in or experience with using Content Management Systems (CMS) and,or designing for them.
• Interest in or experience with layout design and visual communications.
• Experience working closely with UX and product management teams in the tech industry., * Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field + 2-4 years of post-baccalaureate experience in graphic design or a related field.