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Design Systems Engineer (Remote, Medellin)

Blacksmith Agency 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full-time Mid-level

Build Figma-based design systems for multiple client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable core components. Document systems so developers and automated build pipelines can implement them predictably.

Responsibilities

  • Build Figma-based design systems for multiple client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable core components. Document systems so developers and automated build pipelines can implement them predictably.

Requirements

  • Requires at least four years of web design experience and a portfolio demonstrating substantial design system architecture across distinct client brands. Candidates should be fluent in Figma variables, component properties, auto layout, and variants, with strong English and availability overlapping US business hours.

Key Skills

Figma design system creation Design token architecture Variables and modes in design systems Reusable component development Auto Layout in Figma Component variants Documentation for developers Collaboration with engineering teams Understanding of build pipelines Cross‑functional communication Strong English communication Time zone overlap with US business hours Web design experience Portfolio of design system work Attention to detail Problem solving Design consistency Version control concepts User interface design Responsive design principles Design thinking Agile workflow familiarity Stakeholder management Project planning

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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