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# Design System Designer

- **Company:** North
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Design of User Interfaces, Interaction Design, Figma
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e7d65a951bc6e503a681dbea7c827dbb6

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience in digital product design, with a strong focus on design systems.
 * Proven experience creating or maintaining design systems in real-world products.
 * Deep understanding of UI design, components, tokens, and scalable systems.
 * Strong proficiency in Figma (libraries, variables, auto layout, etc.).
 * Experience collaborating with developers and understanding of front-end constraints (HTML/CSS basics is a plus).
 * Strong attention to detail and obsession with consistency and quality.
 * Clear communication skills (Spanish) and ability to document and explain system decisions.
 * A structured, systems-thinking mindset combined with a pragmatic approach., North is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You're welcome on the team no matter where you're from, who you like, what you look like, or if you prefer Figma over Sketch. We hire based on your qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. Our designs are for everyone, and so is our workplace.

## Description

As a Design System Designer at North, you'll play a key role in building, evolving, and maintaining scalable design systems. You'll work closely with designers, product managers, and developers to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high-quality user experiences. We're looking for someone who cares deeply about structure, scalability, and craft, and who enjoys creating the foundations that enable teams to design better and faster., * Define and maintain UI components, patterns, and guidelines to ensure consistency and scalability.

 * Collaborate closely with developers to ensure seamless implementation of the design system.
 * Audit and improve existing design systems, identifying gaps and opportunities.
 * Advocate for design system adoption and best practices.
 * Create and maintain libraries in Figma, ensuring they are structured, usable, and up to date.
 * Balance system thinking with product needs, enabling flexibility without compromising consistency.


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