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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design system specialist - **Company:** Ariad - **Location:** Brussels Metropolitan Area, Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Figma - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5853398032 ## About the Role * At least 5 years of experience as a UI designer * 2+ years of experience creating and maintaining a design system * Proven experience working closely with developers and product teams * Strong track record on complex, large-scale digital products * Comfortable navigating cross-functional stakeholder environments * Fluent in Dutch or French, with good knowledge of English Must-Have Skills * Design Systems (components, tokens, governance) * Figma Expertise (components, variables, design tokens) * Accessibility Evaluation & Standards * Documentation & Guideline Writing * Cross-functional Collaboration (design & development) * Stakeholder Management Nice-to-Have Skills * Experience with DesignOps in a corporate context * Experience applying AI within design processes * Experience within a large organization * Original ideas to strengthen the design team further ## Description As a UI - Design System Designer, you will join the design team within one of BE leading digital ecosystems, working closely with fellow designers and a team of developers., * Design and manage components that form the backbone of the design system * Align the design system with the broader branding guidelines * Support fellow designers in adopting and applying the system day-to-day * Monitor accessibility and carry out evaluations in line with applicable standards * Write clear documentation and guidelines for designers and developers * Coordinate closely with front-end developers across mobile and web * Safeguard consistency, quality and scalability across all components * Launch new ideas and improve processes that increase the system's impact * Act as senior sparring partner on design system decisions * Explore how AI can strengthen design processes and efficiency, * Join a leading BE brand undergoing high-impact digital design initiatives * Become part of a dynamic, ambitious and highly skilled design team * Play a key role in shaping the future of the brand's digital experience Why Join Ariad? * Join a community of 120+ digital consultants * Work on projects that match your skills and ambitions * Receive personalized coaching and honest career guidance * Participate in quarterly community events and meetups * Enjoy our annual Workcation in sunny Southern Spain ️ * Continuous learning and professional development & training * Access projects with Samsung, ING, Carrefour, L'Oréal, Decathlon, BNP and many other leading brands ## Related Videos - [Design Systems and how to develop consistent and scalable products with them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/639-design-systems-and-how-to-develop-consistent-and-scalable-products-with-them) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Bridging the Gap](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/794-bridging-the-gap) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) ## Related Articles - [10 Essential Figma Plugins for Frontend Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/262-10-essential-figma-plugins-for-frontend-developers-in-2023) - [The future is here: How artificial intelligence is influencing UX design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/65-the-future-is-here-how-artificial-intelligence-is-influencing-ux-design) - [Are design and development really just the same thing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/520-are-design-and-development-really-just-the-same-thing) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [Declarative Design and a fresh take on collaboration with developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/595-declarative-design-and-a-fresh-take-on-collaboration-with-developers)