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Design Systems Engineer (Remote, San Jose)

Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇨🇷 Hojancha, Costa Rica)

Remote Full-time Mid-level

Build token architectures in Figma and ship reusable component libraries for multiple client brands. Document systems so developers and automated pipelines can implement them predictably.

Responsibilities

  • Build token architectures in Figma and ship reusable component libraries for multiple client brands. Document systems so developers and automated pipelines can implement them predictably.

Requirements

  • Requires at least four years of web design experience and a portfolio demonstrating real design system architecture. Candidates should be fluent in Figma variables, component properties, auto layout, and variants, and have strong English with overlap with US business hours.

Key Skills

Design systems engineering Figma variables Component properties Auto layout Variants Token architecture Reusable component libraries Design documentation Developer handoff Automated pipelines Responsive design Cross‑functional collaboration English communication US business hours overlap Design thinking Agile workflow Version control (Git) Accessibility compliance Design system governance Problem solving Attention to detail Stakeholder communication Design ops UI consistency Prototyping Testing and validation

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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