Design Engineering Jobs
Find your next Design Engineering role at companies that value creative talent
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Design Manager
Remote (🇩🇪 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany)
Qcs Staffing Remote (🇩🇪 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany)
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities from concept through detailed design and construction, managing Mechanical, Electrical, and CSA deliverables. Serve as the key interface among stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and project teams while ensuring designs meet client requirements, programme milestones, budget constraints, and operational objectives.
Senior Design Systems Designer (Remote, Cali)
Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple distinct client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable component libraries. Provide documentation and developer handoff that enable implementation without clarification and keep Figma systems aligned with code.
Senior Design Systems Designer (Remote, Cucuta)
Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable component libraries. Document and hand off systems so developers and build pipelines can implement them without clarification.
Design Systems Lead (Remote, Bucaramanga)
Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple distinct client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable component libraries. Document and hand off systems so developers and build pipelines can implement them independently and keep Figma aligned with code.
Senior Design Systems Designer (Remote, La Paz)
Remote (🇧🇴 Bolivia)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇧🇴 Bolivia)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple distinct client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable component libraries. Document and hand off systems so developers and build pipelines can implement them without clarification, while keeping Figma aligned with code.
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Senior Design Systems Designer (Remote, Cochabamba)
Remote (🇧🇴 Bolivia)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇧🇴 Bolivia)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, semantic naming, and reusable component libraries. Document and hand off systems so developers and build pipelines can implement them without clarification.
Design Systems Lead (Remote, Santa Fe)
Remote (🇺🇸 Arkansas, United States of America)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇺🇸 Arkansas, United States of America)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, semantic naming, and reusable component libraries. Provide documentation and developer handoff that enable implementation without clarification and keep Figma systems aligned with code.
Design Systems Designer (Remote, Manizales)
Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple distinct client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable component libraries. Document and hand off systems so developers and build pipelines can implement them without clarification.
Design Systems Designer (Remote, Barranquilla)
Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple distinct client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable component libraries. Document and hand off systems so developers and build pipelines can implement them without clarification.
Design Systems Lead (Remote, Tijuana)
Remote (🇲🇽 Mexico)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇲🇽 Mexico)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple distinct client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, semantic naming, and reusable component libraries. Provide documentation and developer handoff that enable implementation without clarification, while keeping Figma systems aligned with code.
Design Systems Designer (Remote, Aguascalientes)
Remote (🇲🇽 Mexico)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇲🇽 Mexico)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple distinct client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, semantic naming, and reusable component libraries. Create handoff materials and documentation that enable developers and build pipelines to implement systems accurately without additional clarification.
Design Systems Designer (Remote, Chihuahua)
Remote (🇲🇽 Mexico)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇲🇽 Mexico)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple distinct client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable component libraries. Document and hand off systems so developers and build pipelines can implement them without clarification.
Design Systems Lead (Remote, Cancun)
Remote (🇲🇽 Mexico)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇲🇽 Mexico)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple distinct client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable component libraries. Document and hand off systems so developers and build pipelines can implement them without clarification.
Design Systems Designer (Remote, Punta del Este)
Remote (🇺🇾 Uruguay)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇺🇾 Uruguay)
Build and maintain Figma design systems for multiple distinct client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable component libraries. Document and hand off systems so developers and build pipelines can implement them without clarification.
Design Systems Lead (Remote, Cartagena)
Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Blacksmith Agency Remote (🇨🇴 Colombia)
Build precise, scalable design systems for multiple client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and core component libraries. Document systems so developers and automated build pipelines can implement them reliably.
About Design Engineering careers
Design Engineering is the ultimate role for the builders who live in the code. These professionals bridge the gap between vision and reality by shipping production-ready design systems and interactive components.
Specialized in React, Tailwind, and Framer Motion, design engineers ensure that the intended vibe translates perfectly into the final product.
Companies like Vercel, Linear, and Framer value this hybrid skill set for its ability to bypass traditional handovers and move straight from design concept to live code.
Design engineers bridge design and development, building design systems, component libraries, and interactive prototypes. Roles are particularly hot at AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity where rich interfaces matter, as well as tool companies like Vercel, Framer, Linear, and Supabase. These positions often require skills in React, TypeScript, and web design.
Absolutely. Remote design engineering roles are increasingly common, especially at modern companies like Vercel, Linear, Notion, and AI startups like Midjourney. Many positions offer flexible hybrid arrangements in tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle.
Companies like Meta, Google, Airbnb, Netflix, Vercel, and AI leaders like OpenAI value candidates who combine design fundamentals with coding proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Svelte). Experience with design tools (Figma, Framer) and animation libraries (Framer Motion, GSAP) is highly valued. View top design engineering portfolios for examples.
Design engineers typically earn more than traditional designers due to technical skills. Entry-level positions start at $85k–$110k, mid-level roles range $120k–$160k, and senior positions command $170k–$230k+ at major tech companies. AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI often pay at the top of market. Check our salary guide for comprehensive data.
Most top-tier companies, including Vercel, Linear, and Stripe, expect fluency in React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. However, the "plus" factor in 2026 is mastery of AI-assisted development tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. Being able to build and maintain Design Systems that scale across different frameworks is the most valuable skill in this category.
Design Engineering prioritizes the user experience and polish (the "vibe") over purely architectural backend concerns. A Design Engineer is responsible for the kinetic feel of a product, ensuring that Framer Motion transitions and accessibility standards are baked into the component library from day one. Browse Design Engineering roles to see this focus in action.