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Design System Architect Level 3
Design System Architect Level 3Ascendum Solutions • Cincinnati, OH, US
Design System Architect Level 3

Design System Architect Level 3

Ascendum Solutions • Cincinnati, OH, US
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We are seeking a Design System Architect to build, scale, and maintain a unified system of reusable UI components that empower product teams to deliver consistent, accessible, and high-quality experiences across platforms.

About the Role

This role blends visual design excellence, system-level thinking, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a hands-on systems designer who can translate complex interaction patterns into scalable libraries, ensuring the design system evolves alongside user needs, technology advancements, and brand direction.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

  • Build & Maintain Design System Libraries
  • Maintain and evolve design system libraries across Web, iOS, Android, and foundational design layers.
  • Oversee and manage a system of 100+ UI components, including variants and interaction states that require updates and refinements.
  • Evaluate and intake new component requests, collaborating with product designers and engineers to ensure alignment with visual language and usability standards.
  • Extrapolate component proposals to include all states, grid layouts, and accessibility requirements.
  • Partner closely with developers to ensure components are implemented with design parity, performance, and accessibility in mind.
  • Component Documentation
  • Create and maintain clear, accessible documentation that serves as the single source of truth for KDS (or organization-specific) components.
  • Explain complex component logic and interaction models in an approachable way for designers and developers of all experience levels.
  • Continuously iterate documentation based on component updates, team feedback, and evolving standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering partners to align design documentation with development frameworks and naming conventions.
  • Modernization & System Evolution
  • Modernize and optimize design libraries using advanced Figma capabilities (e.g., component properties, design tokens, variables, and auto-layout).
  • Develop and maintain design tokens to support rapid updates, theming, and scalable design changes across platforms.
  • Reconfigure libraries to align with next-generation design system structures and emerging UX / UI patterns.
  • Support and govern community libraries, extension kits, and shared resources to foster adoption and consistency across teams.

Qualifications

  • Design System Architecture : Proven experience building and maintaining large-scale, reusable UI component libraries for multiple platforms (Web, iOS, Android).
  • Design Tool Mastery : Expert-level proficiency in Figma, including component creation, variant management, and advanced auto-layout techniques.
  • Scalable System Design : Strong understanding of system architecture, modular design patterns, and scalable content structures.
  • Accessibility & Inclusivity : Deep understanding of WCAG standards, accessibility principles, and inclusive design practices.
  • Component Design & Documentation : Ability to extrapolate and document component states, variations, and usage patterns with clarity and precision.
  • Visual Design Consistency : Commitment to maintaining brand alignment and visual cohesion across all digital experiences.
  • Interaction Design Understanding : Awareness of user flows and how components fit into broader interaction systems.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Skilled in communicating and collaborating with developers, product designers, accessibility experts, and stakeholders.
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset : Ability to adapt to evolving tools, technologies, and organizational needs while maintaining system integrity.
  • Soft Skills : Strong communication, documentation, and influencing skills — capable of driving consensus and championing design best practices.

    • Preferred Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in UX / UI design, design systems, or digital product design.
  • Previous experience contributing to or leading enterprise-level design systems.
  • Familiarity with design-to-development handoff processes and tools (e.g., Figma, Storybook, ZeroHeight).

    • Experience partnering with front-end engineers and understanding component implementation frameworks (React, SwiftUI, Jetpack Compose, etc.).

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