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CAD System Operator

Burlington, KY · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

CAD System Operator Location: Burlington, KY, 41005 We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled CAD System Operator to join our team in Burlington, KY. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ...

WI · On-site

$81 - $116/hr

For the North Europe Tech Center we are currently looking for a motivated E-Drive Design System Engineer to join our team. Within the Stellantis North Europe Tech Center (Sint-Truiden, Belgium, with ...

The mission of the Design System Team is to deliver a cohesive, modern and accessible experience across all of Reddit's platforms. As a Senior Android engineer on the Design System Team, you will ...

Contribute to design system governance, helping establish standards, versioning practices, and feedback loops that support scale and quality. * Champion accessibility, localization, and performance ...

The mission of the Design System Team is to deliver a cohesive, modern and accessible experience across all of Reddit's platforms. As a Senior Android engineer on the Design System Team, you will ...

Design Systems & Operations Lead

Houston, TX

$148K - $181K/yr

Design System governance and adoption. Product design expertise and selective hands-on execution. This role is ideal for a senior individual contributor who has experienced the challenges of scaling ...

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How much do design system jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for design system in the United States is $118,589.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a design system?

A Design System job involves creating and maintaining a structured set of design guidelines, reusable components, and coding standards to ensure consistency across digital products. Professionals in this role collaborate with designers, developers, and product teams to build scalable UI frameworks that enhance efficiency and usability. Their responsibilities may include defining design tokens, documenting best practices, and ensuring seamless integration of the system into various projects.

What does a design system do?

A professional in a Design System role typically spends their days creating and maintaining design components, documenting usage guidelines, and collaborating closely with designers and developers to ensure consistency across products. They may facilitate design critiques, conduct audits of existing interfaces, and advocate for best practices in design and code implementation. Regular communication with product, engineering, and accessibility teams is common to address evolving needs and ensure that the system remains scalable and effective. This collaborative and detail-oriented work is essential for supporting efficient product development and delivering a unified user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the design system position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Design System Specialist, you should have a strong background in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, knowledge of component-driven development, and experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Familiarity with design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, as well as version control systems and documentation platforms is highly valuable. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are essential for working effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. These abilities help ensure consistency, scalability, and usability across digital products, which are critical for a cohesive brand and efficient development workflows.

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Infographic showing various Design System job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Internship, and 50% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $118,589 per year, or $57 per hour.

Senior Design Technologist, Design Systems, CNN AI skills Warner Bros. Discovery Atlanta / New[...]

Into Design Systems

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$120 - $170/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Senior Design Technologist, Design Systems for CNN Digital Product Design Team. The role operates across design, engineering, and emerging AI capabilities, translating design intent into scalable, system-driven UI and identifying ways AI can support design system workflows. The position contributes to CNN’s Vossi Design System, including reusable libraries, design system engineering, tooling, workflow innovation, accessibility, and responsible AI practices.

What you'll do
  • Translate design intent into scalable, system-driven UI
  • Identify and implement opportunities to integrate AI into design system workflows
  • Help teams understand feasibility, constraints, and ethical considerations of AI-powered features
  • Advocate for high-quality UX in AI-assisted or AI-generated interfaces
  • Generate or maintain design tokens programmatically
  • Automate component creation, documentation, or testing
  • Assist with layout generation, content population, or variant exploration
  • Ensure design system artifacts are consumable by AI models, MCPs, or other AI-powered tools
What they\u2019re looking for
  • 6+ years in a relevant role such as design technologist, UX/UI engineer, or product designer
  • Enterprise, platforms, and/or internal tools experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to incorporate AI into the design workflow to test ideas more efficiently and communicate solutions with greater speed and clarity
  • Expert proficiency with Figma 124.4+ including variable maintenance, components, styles, and shared libraries
  • Experience creating and maintaining component libraries
  • Strong front-end development skills in a major framework using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Deep understanding of design systems, component architecture, and design tokens
  • Proficiency using an IDE such as Cursor or Claude
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