Design Systems Designer (Contract)
About The Position
Cambly is seeking a talented and hands-on Design Systems Designer passionate about building product infrastructure. The role involves designing and building Cambly's design system, including a structured, variable-based token architecture (color, spacing, type, etc.) and a documented component library with theming support. The designer will modernize the existing system with clear usage guidelines and precise documentation for designers, engineers, and AI coding agents. This position is part of a fast-moving design team, aiming to free up product designers for high-craft areas. Cambly's mission is to provide high-quality English education globally through a platform combining human tutors and AI.
Requirements
- Mid-to-senior-level, hands-on design systems expert.
- Track record of building and maintaining design systems with tokens, theming, and component libraries in Figma using a variable-based token architecture.
- Systems and codification mindset: able to translate design intent into precise, unambiguous rules and documentation.
- Strong, well-rounded digital product designer at core.
- Experience (and deep curiosity) working with AI as part of the core development flow.
- Self-directed and comfortable operating without a fully perfected process or handoff.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with both design and engineering stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- iOS design experience.
- Genuine interest in Cambly's team and mission.
Responsibilities
- Design and build Cambly's design system, including a variable-based token architecture (color, spacing, type, etc.).
- Develop a documented component library that builds on the token architecture, with structural support for theming.
- Modernize the existing design system with clear rules for component usage.
- Write precise specs and documentation for designers, engineers, and AI coding agents.
- Contribute to a fast-moving design team and enhance overall velocity and quality.
- Translate design intent into precise, unambiguous rules and documentation.
- Collaborate with design and engineering stakeholders.
Benefits
- Potential for a longer-term or full-time role if the contractor proves capable and is a strong team fit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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