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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design System Designer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Warren, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $124,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Grid System, Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Software Documentation, Design Studio, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Modular Design, Web Platforms, Material UI, Information Technology, Figma, Front End Software Development - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/mi/warren/6b7f7814-a143-4d72-b945-4c4994fbc12e ## About the Role Usability Operations Leadership Governance Innovation Scalability Communication Visual Design Graphic Design Product Design Systems Design Detail Oriented Problem Solving Computer Science Safety Assurance Component Design Systems Thinking Quality Assurance Functional Design Influencing Skills Business Valuation Scalability Design Interaction Design Workflow Management Process Improvement Component Libraries User Experience (UX), * Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Product Design, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. * 3+ years of professional experience in UI design, product design, UX systems, or design systems. * 3+ years of experience working within Figma-based design systems, including creating, updating, QA'ing, and maintaining component libraries. * Advanced proficiency with Figma, including components, variants, libraries, design tokens, and documentation workflows. * Experience creating and maintaining clear, scalable documentation for components, patterns, and design system assets. * Strong understanding of design system fundamentals, including component architecture, variants, design tokens, grids, accessibility, and cross-platform implementation. * Experience documenting interaction behaviors, component states, usage guidelines, and implementation considerations. * Ability to collaborate effectively with both designers and developers to support design system adoption and usage. * Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Portfolio demonstrating design system contributions, systems thinking, component architecture, and documentation expertise. Preferred Qualifications * Experience documenting and maintaining large-scale design systems and component libraries. * Exposure to design system governance models and adoption strategies. * Experience supporting implementation efforts across both design and engineering teams. * Familiarity with design-to-development workflows and front-end development concepts. * Experience working on complex product ecosystems that span multiple platforms or devices. * Portfolio examples highlighting reusable component design, documentation frameworks, and scalable system thinking. What You'll Bring * A passion for creating scalable systems that improve product quality and team efficiency. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency. * A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines. * Interest in accessibility, usability, and creating inclusive digital experiences. * A proactive approach to improving processes, documentation, and team workflows., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. ## Description Full Stack Development Software Documentation Artificial Intelligence Figma (Design Software) Business Transformation User Interface (UI) Design Influencing Without Authority Service Component Architecture, We are seeking a Design System Designer to help build, evolve, and maintain a scalable design system that supports digital experiences across web, mobile, and emerging product platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys systems thinking, component design, documentation, and creating reusable assets that enable teams to work more efficiently and consistently. Working closely with cross-functional design and development teams, you will contribute to the creation, maintenance, governance, and adoption of a robust component ecosystem that drives consistency, accessibility, and efficiency across products., * Collaborate with design system team members and cross-functional partners to build and maintain a scalable design system. * Create, update, QA, and manage components, patterns, design tokens, and grid systems within Figma. * Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for components, including usage guidelines, interaction behaviors, accessibility considerations, states, and implementation requirements. * Partner with designers and developers to support design system adoption and answer component-related questions. * Contribute to governance processes that ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across the design system ecosystem. * Support implementation of reusable design solutions across multiple digital platforms and experiences. * Help define and maintain assets that reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and accelerate product delivery. * Continuously improve documentation standards, workflows, and design system processes. * Assist with component library maintenance, auditing, and quality assurance efforts., Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. 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