Design Systems Designer (Contract) AI skills Cambly San Francisco ​/ Remote 11 August

Cambly is seeking a Design Systems Designer for a contract-to-hire engagement focused on a design system project. The role will design and build a variable-based token architecture and documented component library with support for theming. The engagement is roughly 3-5 months, full-time at approximately 40 hours per week.

• Design and build Cambly's design system as a structured, variable-based token architecture for color, spacing, type, and more
• Create a documented component library built on top of the token architecture with structural support for theming
• Modernize the existing design system with clear rules for when and how to use each component
• Write specs and documentation precise enough for designers, engineers, and AI coding agents to implement with minimal ambiguity
• Support a small, fast-moving design team by freeing product designers to focus on high-craft areas of Lexicon

• Mid-to-senior-level, hands-on design systems expertise
• Track record of building and maintaining design systems with tokens, theming, and component libraries in Figma using a variable-based token architecture
• Ability to provide continuous recommendations that enhance overall velocity and quality
• Systems and codification mindset with ability to translate design intent into precise, unambiguous rules and documentation
• Strong, well-rounded digital product design skills
• Experience and deep curiosity working with AI as part of the core development flow
• Self-directed and comfortable operating without a fully perfected process or handoff
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with design and engineering stakeholders