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Design Systems

Warren, MI ยท On-site

$45 - $60/hr

Design System Designer Position Overview We are seeking a Design System Designer to help build, evolve, and maintain a scalable design system that supports digital experiences across web, mobile, and ...

Design Systems Engineer

New York, NY ยท On-site +1

$115K - $280K/yr

The opportunity You'll own the design system at Ambrook, from the components down to the frontend infrastructure underneath them. You're an engineer first: you write clean, fast TypeScript and React ...

Design Systems Engineer

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$110 - $170/hr

The opportunity You'll own the design system at Ambrook, from the components down to the frontend infrastructure underneath them. You're an engineer first: you write clean, fast TypeScript and React ...

Design Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$150 - $190/hr

The opportunity You'll own the design system at Ambrook, from the components down to the frontend infrastructure underneath them. You're an engineer first: you write clean, fast TypeScript and React ...

Design Systems Lead

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Design Systems Lead We're looking for a Design Systems Lead to help shape how product experiences are designed and built across Imprint. This person will own the strategy, evolution, and execution of ...

Design Systems Lead

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$150 - $190/hr

About the role We're seeking a Design Systems Lead with extensive experience owning design systems at large organizations. You'll bootstrap an intuitive semantic token system that supports design and ...

Design Systems Lead

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$150 - $190/hr

About the role We're seeking a Design Systems Lead with extensive experience owning design systems at large organizations. You'll bootstrap an intuitive semantic token system that supports design and ...

Director, Design Systems

Portland, OR ยท On-site

$174K - $267K/yr

As Director, Design Systems, you will lead the team responsible for building and evolving eBay's design system. In partnership with the Principal, Design Systems, who sets the strategic direction for ...

Design Systems Lead

New York, NY ยท On-site

$190K - $250K/yr

Evolve the design system beyond traditional Figma libraries and Storybook documentation toward machine-readable, AI-consumable foundations that connect design tooling, code generation, and AI ...

Design Systems Lead

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site

$190K - $240K/yr

What Makes You a Great Fit Design systems are infrastructure. They determine how fast teams move, how consistent the product feels, and how much trust users place in every interaction. We're looking ...

Design Systems Lead

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site

$120 - $190/hr

What Makes You a Great Fit Design systems are infrastructure. They determine how fast teams move, how consistent the product feels, and how much trust users place in every interaction. We're looking ...

Design Systems does this by developing the high-quality building blocks and UX patterns used by over 40 product teams. The Design Systems team also builds advanced AI tooling to ensure designers and ...

Description The Services Design Systems team is seeking an experienced systems designer to shape our Media Tools and Infrastructure design system. As a member of the team, you would be responsible ...

Design Systems & Operations Lead

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$148K - $181K/yr

As a Design Systems & Operations Lead within PNC's Treasury Management Digital organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Hamilton, NJ, or Houston, TX. Role Summary: This role sits at the ...

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How much do design systems jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for design systems 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?

Design systems are comprehensive collections of guidelines, reusable components, and standards that help teams create consistent, cohesive, and efficient user interfaces across products. They typically include visual style guides, UI components, usage documentation, and coding resources to streamline design and development processes. By using a design system, organizations can ensure brand consistency, improve collaboration between designers and developers, and accelerate product development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a design systems specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Design Systems Specialist, you need expertise in UI/UX principles, front-end development, and a strong understanding of design patterns, usually supported by a background in design or computer science. Familiarity with tools like Figma, Sketch, Storybook, and version control systems is essential to build and maintain scalable design systems. Strong communication, collaboration, and attention to detail set outstanding professionals apart in this field. These skills and qualities ensure cohesive user experiences, efficient workflows, and consistent brand implementation across digital products.

How does a design systems role typically collaborate with cross-functional teams, and what challenges might arise?

Professionals working in Design Systems frequently collaborate with product managers, engineers, and UX/UI designers to ensure consistency and efficiency across digital products. A key challenge is balancing the need for standardization with the creative needs of individual teams, which often requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Regular meetings, documentation, and design reviews are common practices to foster alignment and address feedback. Navigating differing priorities and integrating updates into an established system are also typical hurdles, making adaptability and problem-solving essential in this role.

What is the difference between Design Systems vs UX Designer?

AspectDesign SystemsUX Designer
Primary FocusCreating and maintaining a cohesive set of design standards, components, and guidelines for productsResearching, designing, and improving user experiences through wireframes, prototypes, and user testing
Skills & CredentialsDesign principles, UI components, branding, collaboration skillsUser research, interaction design, visual design, usability testing
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with product teams, developers, and UI designersWorks closely with users, product managers, and developers
Industry UsageCommon in organizations with large product ecosystems and multiple teamsFound across tech, e-commerce, and service industries focusing on user experience

While Design Systems focus on establishing consistent design standards and reusable components, UX Designers concentrate on understanding user needs and crafting intuitive experiences. Both roles collaborate closely to ensure products are visually cohesive and user-friendly, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Design Systems job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,589 per year, or $57 per hour.

Design Systems

TEKsystems

Warren, MI โ€ข On-site

$45 - $60/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design system team members and cross-functional partners to build and maintain a scalable design system.

  • Create, update, QA, and manage components, patterns, design tokens, and grid systems within Figma.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for components, including usage guidelines, interaction behaviors, accessibility considerations, states, and implementation requirements.


Job description

Design System Designer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Design System Designer to help build, evolve, and maintain a scalable design system that supports digital experiences across web, mobile, and emerging product platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys systems thinking, component design, documentation, and creating reusable assets that enable teams to work more efficiently and consistently.

Working closely with cross-functional design and development teams, you will contribute to the creation, maintenance, governance, and adoption of a robust component ecosystem that drives consistency, accessibility, and efficiency across products.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design system team members and cross-functional partners to build and maintain a scalable design system.
  • Create, update, QA, and manage components, patterns, design tokens, and grid systems within Figma.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for components, including usage guidelines, interaction behaviors, accessibility considerations, states, and implementation requirements.
  • Partner with designers and developers to support design system adoption and answer component-related questions.
  • Contribute to governance processes that ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across the design system ecosystem.
  • Support implementation of reusable design solutions across multiple digital platforms and experiences.
  • Help define and maintain assets that reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and accelerate product delivery.
  • Continuously improve documentation standards, workflows, and design system processes.
  • Assist with component library maintenance, auditing, and quality assurance efforts.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Product Design, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in UI design, product design, UX systems, or design systems.
  • 3+ years of experience working within Figma-based design systems, including creating, updating, QA'ing, and maintaining component libraries.
  • Advanced proficiency with Figma, including components, variants, libraries, design tokens, and documentation workflows.
  • Experience creating and maintaining clear, scalable documentation for components, patterns, and design system assets.
  • Strong understanding of design system fundamentals, including component architecture, variants, design tokens, grids, accessibility, and cross-platform implementation.
  • Experience documenting interaction behaviors, component states, usage guidelines, and implementation considerations.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with both designers and developers to support design system adoption and usage.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Portfolio demonstrating design system contributions, systems thinking, component architecture, and documentation expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience documenting and maintaining large-scale design systems and component libraries.
  • Exposure to design system governance models and adoption strategies.
  • Experience supporting implementation efforts across both design and engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with design-to-development workflows and front-end development concepts.
  • Experience working on complex product ecosystems that span multiple platforms or devices.
  • Portfolio examples highlighting reusable component design, documentation frameworks, and scalable system thinking.

What You'll Bring

  • A passion for creating scalable systems that improve product quality and team efficiency.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines.
  • Interest in accessibility, usability, and creating inclusive digital experiences.
  • A proactive approach to improving processes, documentation, and team workflows.

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact digital products used by millions of users.
  • Collaborative environment focused on innovation, design excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Exposure to complex design challenges across multiple platforms and product experiences.
  • Opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and career advancement.
  • Fast-paced environment where your contributions directly influence the consistency and quality of customer experiences.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: โ€ข Medical, dental & vision โ€ข Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital โ€ข 401(k) Retirement Plan โ€“ Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available โ€ข Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) โ€ข Short and long-term disability โ€ข Health Spending Account (HSA) โ€ข Transportation benefits โ€ข Employee Assistance Program โ€ข Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Weโ€™re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Weโ€™re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Weโ€™re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Weโ€™re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.


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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

Industry

It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hanover, MD, US