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Design Systems Lead (Remote LATAM)

Blacksmith Agency 🌍 Remote

Remote Full-time

The Design Systems Lead is responsible for building scalable token architectures and core component libraries in Figma for multiple client brands. They must document these systems to ensure seamless execution by developers and automated pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • The Design Systems Lead is responsible for building scalable token architectures and core component libraries in Figma for multiple client brands. They must document these systems to ensure seamless execution by developers and automated pipelines.

Requirements

  • Candidates need 4+ years of web design experience with a portfolio demonstrating rigorous design system architecture. Proficiency in Figma variables, component properties, and English fluency with US business hour overlap is required.

Key Skills

Design systems leadership Token architecture Component library development Figma variables Design documentation Web design UI/UX design Cross‑functional collaboration Remote work (LATAM/US overlap) Agile methodology Design system governance Brand consistency Prototyping Wireframing User research Communication Problem solving

About Blacksmith Agency

Blacksmith Agency is a digital growth partner for companies that want predictable, measurable revenue from their website and marketing channels. We help leadership teams replace fragmented marketing efforts with a disciplined, data driven system that supports real business growth. Our work sits at the intersection of: • Website strategy, design, and development • Search engine optimization built for long term compounding growth • Paid media tied directly to cost per acquisition and revenue • Analytics and reporting leadership can trust We are often brought in when: • A website redesign is overdue and revenue performance matters • SEO or PPC spend lacks accountability or clarity • Marketing data is inconsistent, incomplete, or unreliable • Internal teams need a strong external partner, not another vendor How we work: • Strategy before execution • Clear ownership and accountability • Fewer tools, cleaner data • Decisions driven by evidence, not opinions Who we work best with: • Team

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