UI Designer (Design System Specialist) (DES-2-042025)

About the Koru UX Design

Koru UX Design is a leading UX design agency specializing in HealthTech. We partner with clients to deliver user-centered design solutions that drive innovation and enhance user experiences. Our design teams work as an integrated extension of our client’s teams, deeply embedding ourselves into their processes to create seamless, impactful products.

Location: Remote (India)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: 8 to 12 Lacs per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a UI Designer (3-5 years of experience) with deep expertise in Design Systems and a mastery of variables, primitive, and semantic tokens. You will lead the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable design systems for complex B2B and Enterprise applications, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and outstanding user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design System Development: Architect and maintain robust design systems, including component libraries, style guides, and documentation, with a focus on variables, primitive, and semantic tokens.
• Token Architecture: Define and implement design tokens (primitive and semantic) to ensure scalability, consistency, and adaptability across platforms and themes.
• Component Design: Create reusable, accessible, and responsive UI components using tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, leveraging token-based design principles.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to align design systems with business objectives and technical constraints.
• Documentation: Produce clear, comprehensive documentation for design systems, including token usage, component guidelines, and best practices.
• Governance & Adoption: Establish governance processes to ensure consistent use of design systems and tokens across teams and projects.
• Mentorship: Mentor fellow designers, promoting best practices in design systems and token-based workflows.
• Innovation: Stay current with industry trends, tools, and advancements in design systems and token methodologies.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• 3+ years of UI design experience, with at least 2 years focused on building and managing design systems for B2B or Enterprise applications.
• Proven expertise in creating and implementing variables, primitive, and semantic tokens in design systems.
• Portfolio showcasing at least two design systems and how it was used in projects.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD) and prototyping tools.
• Deep knowledge of design tokens, including primitive (e.g., color, typography, spacing) and semantic (e.g., brand-specific, component-specific, or contextual) tokens.
• Experience with token management and version control for design systems.
• Basic understanding of front-end development (Angular, React, etc) to collaborate effectively with developers.
• Expertise in accessibility standards (WCAG).

Bonus Points For

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a user-centric approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise software domains (e.g., CRM, ERP, SaaS).

Why Join Koru UX Design?

• Opportunities for growth and continuous learning.
• Flexible working hours and remote options.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Opportunity for career growth and leadership roles.