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Design Systems Lead (Remote, Quito)

Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇪🇨 Ecuador)

Remote Full-time Mid-level

Build and own client design systems, including Figma token architecture, variables, modes, semantic naming, and reusable component libraries. Document systems so developers and automated build pipelines can implement them reliably across multiple distinct client brands.

Responsibilities

  • Build and own client design systems, including Figma token architecture, variables, modes, semantic naming, and reusable component libraries. Document systems so developers and automated build pipelines can implement them reliably across multiple distinct client brands.

Requirements

  • Requires at least four years of web design experience and a portfolio demonstrating substantive design system architecture across varied 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

Design systems Figma Figma variables Auto layout Component properties Variants Design token architecture Semantic naming Reusable component libraries Documentation for developers Build pipeline integration Web design Responsive design Cross‑brand consistency Collaboration with engineering Remote teamwork US business hours overlap English communication Agile workflow Design thinking User interface design Prototyping Design handoff Version control Design review

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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