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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Figma/Design Systems Specialist - **Company:** US Tech Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bug Tracking Systems, Web Applications, Figma - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E5BC8569043744C49C838BD7B490CAD5/job/ ## About the Role * 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. ## Description * 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. ## Related Videos - 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