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Design Systems Specialist

TEKsystems
$65.00 - $75.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Connecticut, Stamford
Nov 19, 2025
Description This is a hybrid role. 1-2 days a week at their Stamford, CT Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Design Systems Specialist to own and maintain their web design specifications, bridging the gap between design and development. This role is crucial in ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across their digital products by managing their Figma component libraries and their seamless integration with their engineering team's Storybook environment. The ideal candidate will be a "multiplayer person" with expertise in both visual design principles and front-end implementation concerns. Key Responsibilities * Figma Library Management: Develop, manage, and scale our organization's Figma component libraries, including the use of advanced features like Auto Layout, variants, and design tokens. * Design Specifications & Documentation: Create detailed design specifications and documentation to ensure high-quality, pixel-perfect implementation by development teams. * Figma-Storybook Integration: Manage the connection between Figma and Storybook using tools like the Figma plugin for Storybook to link design components with their corresponding code components and ensure they stay in sync. * Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between design, engineering, and product teams to translate requirements into scalable design solutions and establish clear governance processes. * Quality Assurance (QA): Conduct regular design QA and audits of the implemented UI to ensure adherence to design system standards and brand guidelines. * Accessibility Standards: Ensure all design system components and patterns meet the latest WCAG accessibility standards. * Workflow Optimization: Identify opportunities for improving design-to-development handoff processes, leveraging Figma's Dev Mode to streamline workflows and provide necessary information to developers. Skills figma, design system, user interface design, front-end web development, storybook, design tokens Additional Skills & Qualifications Preferred Qualifications * Experience in a multi-product environment with complex scaling needs. * Knowledge of design tokens and their implementation in code. * Experience running workshops or creating educational content to drive design system adoption. Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Stamford, CT. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Stamford,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.