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Design Systems Lead (Remote, Manaus)

Blacksmith Agency 🌍 Remote

Remote Full-time Senior

You will own the architecture and construction of client design systems, including tokens, variables, and core component libraries. You are responsible for documenting these systems to ensure they can be executed by developers or automated pipelines without further guidance.

Responsibilities

  • You will own the architecture and construction of client design systems, including tokens, variables, and core component libraries. You are responsible for documenting these systems to ensure they can be executed by developers or automated pipelines without further guidance.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have 4+ years of web design experience with a portfolio demonstrating rigorous design system work. Proficiency in Figma variables, component properties, and auto layout is required, along with strong English communication skills.

Key Skills

Design Systems Architecture Design Tokens Figma Variables Component Properties Auto Layout Design Documentation Developer Handoff Remote Collaboration English Communication Design System Maintenance Scalable UI Components Brand Consistency Cross‑functional Collaboration Problem Solving Agile Workflow Version Control for Design Accessibility Standards UI Guidelines

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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