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# Design Systems Designer Location: New York, NY

- **Company:** EXECUTIVE RECRUITERS
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe Experience Manager, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Responsive Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, ReactJS, Material UI, Figma, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/design-systems-designer-location-new-york-ny-ny--d52aa61a-317a-47f2-8405-225859287dca

## About the Role

Internet Application, Communication Skills, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Artificial Intelligence (AI), CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), HTML (HyperText Markup Language), JavaScript, Customer Experience, Documentation, User Interface Design, * Experience with enterprise-level design systems, contributing to components, patterns, and foundations across both web and application experiences.

 * Ability to work independently, communicate design rationale clearly, and professionally push back when needed.
 * Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams on scalable, component-based UI.
 * Local to the NYC area and willing to work onsite in a hybrid model. No fully remote options available.

Preferred but not required:

 * Experience with AI-assisted design tools or workflows.
 * Understanding of design-to-code workflows and the ability to discuss implementation with engineers (HTML, CSS, JavaScript familiarity)., * 3-6 years in UI or product design.
 * 1-2 years working with or contributing to a design system.
 * Experience collaborating with front-end engineering teams.
 * Experience in enterprise, multi-product, or regulated environments is a plus.

Technical Skills

 * Strong proficiency in Figma, especially component libraries and variants.
 * Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive design.
 * Familiarity with React-based design systems.
 * Understanding of accessibility requirements (WCAG, ADA).
 * Experience in Agile product environments.

Professional Skills

 * Comfortable working independently in a contract setting.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.
 * Organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities.
 * Curious mindset and willingness to expand technical or system-related skills.

Nice to Have

 * Experience with AI-assisted design processes.
 * Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager or other CMS platforms.
 * Experience in financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries.

## Description

* Seeking a mid-level to senior Design Systems Designer to join the MADI Design System team on a contract basis, with strong potential to convert to full-time.
 * This role suits a designer with significant design system experience who enjoys system thinking, component creation, documentation, and close collaboration with engineering., * Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design system foundations, components, and patterns.
 * Design scalable UI components that support multiple products and use cases.
 * Build and manage components, variants, and documentation in Figma.
 * Apply accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA) to system components.
 * Participate in system audits and continuous improvements.

Design-to-Code & Engineering Collaboration

 * Collaborate with front-end engineers to ensure consistent design-to-code implementation.
 * Design with awareness of React component structures and responsive design considerations.
 * Provide detailed documentation and support for component handoff.
 * Refine components based on engineering and product feedback.

AI & Continuous Improvement

 * Explore AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency, documentation, or component consistency.
 * Contribute ideas to help the design system scale and improve over time.

Collaboration & Communication

 * Partner with designers, product managers, and engineers across teams.
 * Communicate design intent, guidelines, and system usage clearly.
 * Provide constructive feedback and guidance to teams adopting the system.
 * Help teams understand how and when to use system components effectively.