Sr. Designer for Design Systems in Figma (Remote, Contract)

As a Senior Designer for Design Systems at INFUSE, your key responsibilities will involve developing and maintaining design systems in Figma, creating reusable design components for various projects, defining color palettes and typography styles, and producing thorough documentation for design interactions. You'll also need to collaborate closely with developers and other designers to ensure that the design systems are seamlessly integrated into our projects.

To successfully apply for the Senior Designer for Design Systems role at INFUSE, you should have strong expertise in using Figma, particularly in creating components and libraries. A solid understanding of UX/UI principles and responsive design is essential. Moreover, excellent communication skills are necessary for articulating design decisions, and a portfolio showcasing your relevant work is required.

Candidates for the Senior Designer for Design Systems position at INFUSE should be proficient in Figma, especially in utilizing components and libraries. Familiarity with additional tools like Storybook or Zeplin for developer handoff, and basic knowledge of HTML/CSS for better collaboration with the development team can also be advantageous.

In the role of Senior Designer for Design Systems at INFUSE, you will typically work Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 9 PM EET (Kyiv). We believe in maintaining a balanced work-life schedule, including reduced hours on Fridays during the summer for full-time team members.

At INFUSE, the hiring process for the Senior Designer for Design Systems role involves several steps: an initial interview with a recruiter, followed by a practical test task, a technical interview, and finally, a meeting with the hiring manager. This structured approach helps us ensure we find the right fit for our team.

Be sure to elaborate on specific projects where you utilized Figma, detailing the components and systems you created. Highlight how you maintained consistency and scalability, and discuss any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Show your proactive nature by mentioning blogs, design communities, or online courses you follow. Discuss specific trends you’ve adopted in your recent work and how you believe they can enhance the projects at INFUSE.

Talk about your approach to communication, emphasizing the importance of creating thorough documentation and possibly using handoff tools. Give examples of past collaboration and the outcomes it produced.

Provide a detailed case study of a design system you’ve developed. Include what your goals were, the process you followed, tools used, and the success metrics that demonstrated its impact on the projects.

Discuss your method for research and selection of colors and fonts, taking into account branding, usability, and accessibility standards. Emphasize the importance of creating detailed documentation for these styles.

Explain your openness to feedback and collaborative nature. Share strategies you use to collect constructive criticism, how you incorporate it into your designs, and any tools or methods you may employ to present revisions.

Identify specific challenges like stakeholder buy-in or maintaining consistency and detail the steps you took to address these issues. Highlight any lessons learned that would be applicable in your future role at INFUSE.

Share a specific instance where clear communication was vital. Discuss your strategy for breaking down technical concepts into relatable ideas, and how you ensured the stakeholders understood your rationale.

Discuss your organizational skills and tools you utilize for project management. Elaborate on methods like setting clear deadlines, defining urgency, and communicating with team members about priorities.

Articulate your admiration for INFUSE's mission and values, such as innovation and their reputation in demand generation. Relate your personal career goals with what INFUSE offers, reinforcing your excitement for the opportunity.