Design System Lead

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. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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) Why Join Us Flexible working setup: remote or hybrid Opportunity to build world-class web design systems for global brands Collaborative, design-driven environment Applications: hr@ministryofcrm.com

Location: Chiswick, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/16/2025