Systems Designer

Position Title: Systems Designer - UI Location: New York 10010 (Hybrid 03 Days Onsite per week) Duration: 06-12 Months (Contract-to-Hire) Must Have Qualifications (Non-Negotiable) - Candidates must meet all of the following: Experience with enterprise-level design systems, contributing to components, patterns, and foundations across both web and application experiences. Ability to work independently, communicate design rationale clearly, and professionally push back when needed. Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams on scalable, component-based UI. Local to the NYC area and willing to work onsite in a hybrid model. No fully remote options available. Preferred but not required: Experience with AI-assisted design tools or workflows. Understanding of design-to-code workflows and the ability to discuss implementation with engineers (HTML, CSS, JavaScript familiarity). Role Overview Client is building the next generation of digital experiences for customers, supported by a scalable, enterprise-wide design system. We are seeking a mid-level to senior Design Systems Designer to join the MADI Design System team on a contract basis, with strong potential to convert to full-time. This role suits a designer with significant design system experience who enjoys system thinking, component creation, documentation, and close collaboration with engineering. What Youll Do - Design Systems & UI Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design system foundations, components, and patterns. Design scalable UI components that support multiple products and use cases. Build and manage components, variants, and documentation in Figma. Apply accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA) to system components. Participate in system audits and continuous improvements. What Were Looking For - Experience 36 years in UI or product design. 12+ years working with or contributing to a design system. Experience collaborating with front-end engineering teams. Experience in enterprise, multi-product, or regulated environments is a plus. Design-to-Code & Engineering Collaboration Collaborate with front-end engineers to ensure consistent design-to-code implementation. Design with awareness of React component structures and responsive design considerations. Provide detailed documentation and support for component handoff. Refine components based on engineering and product feedback. AI & Continuous Improvement Explore AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency, documentation, or component consistency. Contribute ideas to help the design system scale and improve over time. Collaboration & Communication Partner with designers, product managers, and engineers across teams. Communicate design intent, guidelines, and system usage clearly. Provide constructive feedback and guidance to teams adopting the system. Help teams understand how and when to use system components effectively. Technical Skills Strong proficiency in Figma, especially component libraries and variants. Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive design. Familiarity with React-based design systems. Understanding of accessibility requirements (WCAG, ADA). Experience in Agile product environments. Professional Skills Comfortable working independently in a contract setting. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities. Curious mindset and willingness to expand technical or system-related skills. Nice to Have Experience with AI-assisted design processes. Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager or other CMS platforms. Experience in financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries. About Matlen Silver Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works. Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600