UX Designer - Design Systems

Twitch • Irvine, CA

76d • $106,000 - $184,000

About The Position

The Core UX team is responsible for owning and maintaining our Twitch Design System that supports building and maintaining a cross-platform live streaming service. We are seeking a Senior Design Systems Designer to join our Core UX team at Twitch. In this role, you will support the evolution and maintenance of Twitch's design system. You will ensure consistency and efficiency across our cross-platform live streaming service while collaborating with cross-functional partners, representing our design system to the design organization. Your work will directly impact millions of streamers and viewers, shaping the future of live, interactive entertainment. We're looking for someone who champions human-centered design and can balance playful experiences with systematic thinking. If you're passionate about creating accessible, inclusive, and delightful experiences at scale, you will flourish on this team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in building design systems as a product, platform or visual designer, ideally within tech or digital product environments with an emphasis on mobile design.
• A portfolio that demonstrates excellent visual craft and systematic thinking, particularly around scaling brand and visual identity.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and communicate visual decisions with clarity.
• Deep understanding of design system principles, governance and accessibility standards (WCAG) including implementation in the design system.
• Proficiency in Figma and industry-standard tools (Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, or equivalent) and iOS and Android operating systems.
• Experience with design system documentation platforms (e.g., Storybook, Zeroheight).
• Familiarity with design tokens and related tooling and workflows.
• Experience with design version management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and engineers to evolve and maintain Twitch's design system and product visual language, including color, typography, iconography, motion, grid, shape, illustration, and 3D.
• Lead the creation and refinement of UI components, patterns, and template libraries, ensuring each element meets high visual craft standards, aligns with accessibility goals, and reflects a systematic approach to design.
• Translate visual language principles into clear, actionable documentation and guidelines for widespread adoption by design and engineering teams.
• Participate in design system working sessions and workshops with product teams.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap for the design system's evolution.
• Advocate for accessibility standards and ensure compliance across components.
• Participate in design reviews and QA processes to ensure fidelity and consistency across all feature implementations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees