Figma/Design Systems Specialist

US Tech Solutions • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Work across the Workspace suite of products to integrate automation and AI related features on first party surfaces. Produce high quality, high fidelity mocks and user journeys in Figma, including the use of components, auto layout, and prototypes in a highly cross-functional collaborative working style. Develop strong UX narratives that reinforce product strategy with user value narrative and systems-based design considerations. Produce Slides presentations to communicate UX designs to stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience building digital products with cross-functional teams
• Advanced Figma skills, including: (responsible) components, auto layout, and prototypes
• Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams to spec and implement designs for web-based applications, mobile experience also preferred
• Client Workspace suite of products (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Bug tracking tools like Jira
• Figma

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of professional experience.
• Understand all of the Client Ads products patterns and components.
• 2+ years of experience establishing design systems for various brands.
• Ability to demonstrate a collaborative approach with design and engineers.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong interaction skills for patterns and components
• Interest in or experience with using Content Management Systems (CMS) and,or designing for them.
• Interest in or experience with layout design and visual communications.
• Experience working closely with UX and product management teams in the tech industry.

Responsibilities

• Attend necessary product meetings with cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively with the team.
• Act as a partner to engineering teams, supporting implementation through specifications and other materials required to convey design intent.
• Define the standards for existing and new requirements for Client Ads.
• Design new patterns and components for built on Client's Material brand language to reflect the needs of Client Ads Products.
• Document the usage, accessibility, and design specs for components within the Client Ads Design System spec.
• Own the review process between multiple teams within Client (Reach, Eng, Material) and address feedback.
• Respond to and close bugs related to current components by improving designs.
• Work closely with Eng and PM partners to ensure components and patterns are well-documented.
• Contribute strategically to the development of an improved process around pattern definition and documentation.

Benefits

• US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level