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Title : UX Design Systems Lead

Location : Hybrid in Northern Virginia

Duration : 6 months

Compensation : $60.00-$80.00 / hr

Work Requirements : US Citizens, Green Card, or Authorized to work in the US

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Systems Lead to oversee the migration of our current design systems from Adobe XD to Figma. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring a smooth transition, maintaining design consistency, and optimizing the usability of our design system. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design systems, expertise in Figma, and exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities :

Design System Migration :

Lead the end-to-end migration of existing design systems from Adobe XD to Figma.
Audit the current design system to identify components, patterns, and assets to migrate.
Ensure design consistency and maintain the integrity of components during the migration process.

System Optimization :

Refactor and optimize components and patterns for better usability and scalability in Figma.

Implement naming conventions, organizational structures, and libraries for efficient design asset management.

Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design tokens and specifications align with development requirements.

Collaboration and Communication :

Partner with UX / UI designers, developers, and product teams to gather requirements and prioritize design system updates.

Provide training and resources to enable teams to effectively use the new Figma-based design system.

Act as the primary point of contact for design system-related queries and support.

Quality Assurance :

Conduct regular reviews and updates to ensure the design system adheres to accessibility standards and best practices.

Perform testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues during and after the migration.

Advocacy and Leadership :

Advocate for the adoption and consistent usage of the design system across all teams.

Stay informed about design system trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve the system.

Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the design team.

Qualifications : Experience :

5 years of experience in UX / UI design, with at least 2 years managing or contributing to design systems.

Proven experience with Figma and Adobe XD, including advanced proficiency in Figma's component libraries, design tokens, and prototyping features.

Skills :

Strong understanding of design principles, accessibility standards, and best practices.

Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives.

Ability to document processes, create guides, and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Soft Skills :

Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Familiarity with version control and design-to-development handoff tools like Zeplin or Figma Inspect.

Experience with design tokens.

Experience working in agile or product development environments.

Experience in front-end development or familiarity with HTML, CSS a plus but not required.

Our benefits package includes :

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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Salary : $60 - $80

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