UX/UI Designer, Design Systems Consultant – AI-Fluent

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Evaluate current design systems for any structural inconsistencies, including the differentiation between tokens and variables, component architecture, and documentation.

• Address issues related to naming conventions, token organization, and variable configurations while ensuring no breaking changes for engineering teams.

• Create and update documentation that encompasses components, design patterns, usage guidelines, and variant rules.

• Set up and maintain connections for AI tools between design platforms and AI coding or design assistants, often through MCP-style integrations.

• Gather institutional knowledge from designers and engineers and convert it into actionable documentation.

• Develop or enhance governance structures, contribution workflows, and metrics for success.

• Work collaboratively with design and engineering stakeholders without the need to write production code.

• Keep abreast of developments in AI-assisted design and design-to-code processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in design systems, UX/UI design, or design engineering, with a strong understanding of tokens, variables, and component architecture.

• Proficient hands-on experience with AI-assisted design or coding tools.

• Technical proficiency in setting up AI-tooling connections.

• Excellent written communication abilities.

• Capability to work independently on defined, time-limited projects with minimal daily supervision.

• Flexibility to adapt to various corporate environments, including those that are regulated or compliance-sensitive.

• Familiarity with Figma, particularly Dev Mode, variables, and component architecture.

• Experience with Zeroheight is preferred; familiarity with Supernova, Backlight, Frontify, or similar tools is valued.

• Knowledge of CSS variables, JSON tokens, and Style Dictionary-style pipelines is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible contract projects ranging from ten to forty hours per week, depending on client needs and project scope.

• Focused, time-limited freelance engagements.

• Opportunities for flexible and meaningful work with innovative brands.

• Access to opportunities through Right Side Up's network of experts.