Design System Specialist

Overview

Client Internal Title: Graphic Designer
Aligned Titles: Design Technologist, Brand System Architect, Design System Architect, Design System Specialist

Ready to level up your career and influence millions of gamers worldwide? A leading gaming company partnered with Aquent is searching for a talented Graphic Designer specializing in design systems to elevate their gaming brand. As the architect of their Figma-based design system, you’ll build the foundation that scales across thousands of touchpoints, transforming creative workflows and delivering at scale. This is your chance to make a real impact on a fresh brand in the gaming industry.

As a Design System Specialist, you will:

• Craft a comprehensive Figma design system that drives the visual presence of the gaming brand.
• Develop a library of reusable components and templates, streamlining design implementation.
• Create automated creative workflows to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Implement testing frameworks to ensure the design system’s robustness and scalability.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 4+ years of design experience (2+ years specifically in design systems)
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma (especially auto-layout, variables, and component systems)
• Proven experience scaling design systems across major projects
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy principles
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, UX, or equivalent experience
• Online portfolio showcasing design system work

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Expertise in design automation
• Experience with design tokens
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices
• Basic understanding of front-end development
• Experience with JavaScript/Figma plugin development
• Passion for gaming and gaming culture

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $41.41 to $46.02 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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