Design System Specialist (Stamford)

Must Haves :

• Expert Figma expertise
• Tokenization : Creating design tokens (variables for colors, typography, spacing) to ensure consistency across designs.
• Branching : Managing multiple versions of design files for collaboration and controlled updates.
• Ability to build and maintain a design system (component library) in Figma.
• Keeps everything clean, organized, and structured.
• Experience working closely with front-end developers to ensure design and code match.
• Experience with Storybook (a code-based component library) to sync design tokens and components with actual code.
• Understanding of Development : A strong working understanding of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, etc.)
• Experience conducting regular design QA and audits
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex design system concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Pluses :

Day-to-day :

Insight Global is looking for a Figma Specialist. In this role you will develop, manage, and scale the clients Figma component libraries using advanced features such as Auto Layout, variants, and design tokens. They will create detailed design specifications and documentation to ensure pixel-perfect implementation by development teams. This role will manage the integration between Figma and Storybook, linking design components to their corresponding code components and keeping them in sync. Acting as the primary liaison between design, engineering, and product teams, the specialist will translate requirements into scalable design solutions and establish governance processes. They will conduct regular design QA and audits to ensure adherence to design system standards and brand guidelines. This is 6-month ongoing contract and pays $60-65hr.