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Design System Designer

This role can be remoteMust Be able to work ET zoneNo C2C accepted.This is an exciting role to be part of a team committed to migrating our design system to Figma. This design system will promote the delivery of consistent and user-centric digital experiences. Driven by passion and purpose, we are looking for you to join us as a UX/UI Designer to help deliver on that vision.You will have ample and proven experience using a design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across multiple platforms. You are committed to staying up to date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques, ensuring the design system remains relevant and effective over time. You will participate in all parts of the design process as a member of a multi-disciplinary team – contributing to customer research, ideation, visual design, prototyping, working with engineering to make sure interactions are built as designed, and iterating based on customer and stakeholder feedback.If you have a strong portfolio showcasing your design work, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply to this exciting opportunity.Key Responsibilities:• Develop a design system through collaboration with product, tech and other designers• Design UI components and templates and define the guidance needed to support the execution of those• Define brand expression throughout the experience• Create wireframes to blueprint the information hierarchy and interactions of a digital experience• Create prototypes to explore and test design decisions• Create production-ready design files and assets for handoff to UI developers, ensuring designs are implemented accurately and efficiently• Perform design quality assurance during development• Uses data and customer feedback to measure the effectiveness of designs and pivot as neededEssential Business Experience and Technical Skills:• 3+ years of experience designing responsive web and native mobile app experiences for complex, multi-dimensional programs. Skilled in user experience fundamentals: research, wireframes, prototypes, usability testing, interaction design, visual design, accessibility standards• Strong knowledge of user interface design, interaction design, information architecture, visual design and the ability to generate design ideas• Strong visual design skills and advanced UI knowledge• Ability to do end-to-end component design, and ability to design components that scale and flex for the needs of multiple markets and businesses• Advanced proficiency Figma, ideally have migrated a design system from XD to Figma• Knowledge in front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus• Strong communication skills with ability to articulate and optimize design based on the value to the user and the business.• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment, while also owning initiatives

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What You Should Know About Design System Designer, Aquent

Are you a creative soul with a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences? Join us as a Design System Designer in Rose Hill, VA, where you'll play a crucial role in migrating our design system to Figma. This exciting opportunity allows you to influence the delivery of consistent, user-centric digital experiences, all while working in a collaborative remote environment during ET hours. Here, we value your insights and expertise as a UX/UI Designer, ensuring that your contribution will have a lasting impact. Your extensive experience with design systems will shine as you work alongside multidisciplinary teams. You’ll conduct customer research, ideate, create stunning visual designs, and develop prototypes that truly resonate with users. Plus, your knack for ensuring designs are implemented flawlessly in collaboration with the engineering team will be key! We're looking for someone who is not only skilled but also passionate about staying up to date with the latest design trends. If you have a strong portfolio and excellent communication skills, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference alongside a team that embraces creativity and innovation. Come and transform ideas into reality with us!

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As a Design System Designer at our company, you will be responsible for developing a cohesive design system, creating UI components and templates, and defining the guidance needed for execution. You'll also design wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready design files, ensuring your designs are both user-friendly and effectively implemented by the development team.