**Requirements**:
- Expert in Figma: Extensive experience creating complex components, managing styles, and leveraging Figma's auto-layout, prototyping, and variants features.
- Strong Visual Design Sensibility: A deep understanding of typography, spacing, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
- Knowledge of Design System Concepts: Familiarity with design tokens, component documentation, accessibility standards, and responsive design principles.
- Collaboration Skills: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with designers, developers, and product managers.
**Ideal Background and Previous Experience**:
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, User Experience, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in a design systems role, preferably within a tech or product-focused company.
- Experience with front-end development principles and tools (like CSS, HTML, or frameworks like React) is a plus, as this aids in effective collaboration with development teams.
- Portfolio showcasing experience in design systems, component libraries, or product design work.
This person should ideally come from a design systems or product design background with a proven record of creating and maintaining high-quality design assets. Their experience should emphasize Figma proficiency, visual design skills, and familiarity with design systems terminology, so they can seamlessly integrate into and enhance the design system team.
Career Level - IC3
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Build, maintain, and update our Figma component libraries and toolkits.
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and product managers to identify and resolve inconsistencies and gaps in the component library.
- Ensure that all components are responsive, accessible and easy to use.
- Work closely with other designers and development teams to maintain parity between Figma and code.
- Monitor Figma updates and industry trends to keep the team informed on best practices and new features.