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Onward Search is hiring: UX Design Engineer [77305] in McLean

Onward Search
Mc Lean, VA Temporary
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025

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Base pay range

50.00 / hr - $55.00 / hr

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

Our client is seeking a dedicated Design Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative, digital learning solutions within the Higher Education sector. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of learning experiences, working in an environment that combines the energy of a startup with the stability of a successful company.

This is a fully-remote role. 3 month contract on a W2.

This role is not eligible for C2C or Visa Sponsorship.

As a Design Systems Engineer, you will bridge the gap between design and development, standardizing and implementing a scalable design system. Your work will ensure that our client's digital products deliver consistent, intuitive, accessible, and visually appealing user experiences.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and implementation of the design system.
  • Create and maintain reusable UI components, ensuring they adhere to accessibility standards like WCAG.
  • Implement and manage tools like Storybook to streamline design system workflows.
  • Write and maintain unit and integration tests for UI components to ensure quality and functionality.
  • Proactively solve problems, balancing business goals with user needs while addressing design system challenges.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve the design system.
  • Work within Agile methodologies to deliver iterative and impactful updates to the design system.

Qualifications :

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in software development or design system engineering.
  • 3 years of front-end development experience, including creating or maintaining design systems.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git for managing design system updates.
  • Experience with tools such as Storybook and Figma.
  • A strong understanding of accessibility standards like WCAG and how to build compliant components.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, allowing effective interaction with designers, developers, and stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
  • A passion for learning and staying updated on industry trends, tools, and best practices in design systems and front-end development.
  • To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

    Join our client's team and work on products that impact millions of students and instructors globally. Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating scalable, high-quality design systems that enhance learning experiences for users of all abilities. If you are an engineer passionate about design systems, collaboration, and creating impactful products, we want to hear from you!

    Application deadline is February 15, 2025.

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    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Contract

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    Industries : Education Administration Programs

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    Salary : $50 - $55

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