Design Systems Designer - Hybrid in Atlanta
Overview
This role focuses on delivering high-quality, production-ready digital design solutions with a strong emphasis on design systems, UI execution, and accessibility. The Product Designer will translate defined product requirements and user insights into scalable interaction designs, reusable UI components, and developer-ready specifications across mobile and web platforms. This position is embedded within agile product squads and partners closely with product, engineering, research, and brand stakeholders to drive clarity, consistency, and speed of delivery.
The role is execution-heavy and ideal for a designer who thrives in structured design systems, enjoys building and extending component libraries, and can operate autonomously while collaborating in a fast-moving, feedback-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support the rollout of new digital refresh initiatives while helping define and maintain scalable frameworks for future refreshes
Produce wireframes, interaction flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs that are ready for engineering implementation
Apply and extend established enterprise design systems to ensure consistency, scalability, and brand alignment
Build, customize, and maintain Figma components, variants, and documentation within shared libraries
Translate product requirements, business needs, and research insights into clear, testable design solutions
Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure feasibility, accuracy, and high-quality design handoffs
Iterate quickly based on stakeholder, user, and engineering feedback
Ensure accessibility, usability, color contrast, and inclusive design standards are met
Partner with designers across teams to ensure new components integrate seamlessly into existing experiences
Connect work across overlapping initiatives to reduce duplication and create cohesive end-to-end user journeys
Clearly articulate design rationale and decisions in working sessions and reviews
Qualifications
3+ years of hands-on product design experience in agile delivery environments
Demonstrated experience working within established enterprise design systems
Strong applied understanding of design thinking principles, including iterative testing and refinement
Advanced proficiency in Figma, including components, auto layout, variants, and library management
Experience preparing detailed design specifications and managing design-to-development handoffs
Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight in an embedded delivery model
Core Skills
UI execution and interaction design
Design systems application and local library development
Prototyping and iterative testing
Accessibility and inclusive design practices
Component and pattern library management
Agile collaboration within cross-functional pods
Requirements translation and detail-oriented production design
Additional Skills & Nice-to-Haves
Strong typography fundamentals and typographic hierarchy
Experience designing for content-heavy, compliance-driven interfaces
Strong understanding of color, contrast, and theming systems
Background in agency, startup, or small-team environments
Portfolio Expectations
Demonstrated strength in UI design and design systems work
Clear understanding of design thinking and human-centered design, including collaboration with user research
Examples showing attention to typography, layout, accessibility, and visual hierarchy
Experience working with established systems while extending or customizing components for new use cases
Ability to show how feedback from partners and leadership influenced design decisions
Soft Skills & Collaboration
Highly collaborative and comfortable working directly with product and engineering partners
Open to feedback and able to incorporate changes quickly without taking feedback personally
Experience working within a pod or squad model
Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and grow
Work Environment
Hybrid work model with an expectation of in-office collaboration three days per week
This role requires alignment with partners who operate primarily from an Atlanta-based office
Why This Role
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-visibility digital refresh initiatives and help shape scalable design foundations used across future launches. The work blends strong execution, systems thinking, and cross-functional collaboration, offering meaningful impact and long-term growth for a designer passionate about craft, consistency, and collaboration.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Atlanta,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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- Dice Id: 101054TS
- Position Id: JP-006017422
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