Design System Lead in Chiswick

Job description

Design System Lead (Contract or Full-Time)

Location: Remote / Flexible

We are seeking a Design System Lead with deep expertise in atomic, token-based design systems in Figma . This role can be structured as either contractor or full-time , depending on your availability and fit.

You will be responsible for building scalable, token-driven Figma web design systems that ensure consistency, accessibility, and efficiency across global brand projects.

• Build and maintain a token-based design system in Figma (colors, spacing, typography, grids, and motion tokens)
• Leverage Figma variables to create scalable, adaptable design structures
• Develop components, variants, auto layouts, and interactive prototypes for reusability and consistency
• Lead the end-to-end design system implementation across multiple web projects
• Partner closely with designers and developers to ensure seamless handoff and system adoption
• Act as the subject matter expert on atomic design methodologies and design system best practices
• Continuously refine the system to evolve with new features, technologies, and brand needs
• Stay ahead of design tooling trends, variable management, and system scaling techniques

• Expert-level experience in building atomic, token-based design systems in Figma
• Advanced proficiency with Figma components, variants, auto layout, interactive prototyping, and variables
• Experience creating scalable component libraries and design tokens for global web projects
• Strong understanding of design tokens → code workflows (integration into HTML/CSS/JS)
• Solid grasp of responsive design, grid systems, and accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Strong understanding of typography principles and building type scales in design systems
• Knowledge of motion principles and ability to define micro-interactions within systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with developers and stakeholders
• Attention to detail and consistency at scale
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Bachelor’s degree in Design (or equivalent professional experience)

• Flexible working setup: remote or hybrid
• Opportunity to build world-class web design systems for global brands
• Collaborative, design-driven environment

Applications: [email protected]

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chiswick

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

12-09-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English