Design System Specialist

Job Description

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  • JOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C – see notes below)
  • LOCATION: Remote – Work from anywhere (TimeZone: PST/CIST | Partial overlap)
  • HOURLY RANGE: Our client is looking to pay $30 – $50/hr
  • ESTIMATED DURATION: 25h/week – Short term

ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS:

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THE OPPORTUNITY
Requirements

  1. Proven experience in creating Design System Specifications or Design System Guides for mobile apps.
  2. Strong understanding of design principles, UI components, typography, color theory, and layout.
  3. Proficiency in Figma
  4. Experience working with front-end development teams
  5. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  6. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  7. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

What you’ll be working on

This is a short term project that will last no longer than one week

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Freelance Design System Specialist to create a comprehensive Design System Specification for their mobile app project. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating their existing design into a structured and organized document that outlines the visual language, design principles, spacing, colors, structure, and organization framework for their design assets. This document will serve as a reference guide for their development team as they implement the design into the app.

Responsibilities:

  1. Review and analyze their existing Figma design assets.
  2. Create a comprehensive Design System Specification based on the provided design, which includes:
    • Defining the visual language and design principles.
    • Establishing a color palette, typography, and iconography.
    • Documenting UI components, patterns, and their variations.
    • Outlining the spacing, layout, and grid systems.
    • Organizing the design assets in a clear and structured manner.
  3. Collaborate with their design and development teams to ensure a smooth handover of the Design System Specification.
  4. Provide guidance and support to the development team during the implementation process as needed.

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Braintrust Job ID: 6572

C2C Candidates: This role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.

Braintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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