User Experience Designer (Design Systems Lead)

Role : User Experience Designer (Design Systems Lead) Location : Hybrid onsite in Vienna, VA We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Systems Lead to oversee the migration of our current design systems from A e XD to Figma. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring a smooth transition, maintaining design consistency, and optimizing the usability of our design system. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design systems, expertise in Figma, and exceptional communication and collaboration skills. Key Responsibilities : Design System Migration : Lead the end-to-end migration of existing design systems from A e XD to Figma. Audit the current design system to identify components, patterns, and assets to migrate. Ensure design consistency and maintain the integrity of components during the migration process. System Optimization : Refactor and optimize components and patterns for better usability and scalability in Figma. Implement naming conventions, organizational structures, and libraries for efficient design asset management. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design tokens and specifications align with development requirements. Collaboration and Communication : Partner with UX / UI designers, developers, and product teams to gather requirements and prioritize design system updates. Provide training and resources to enable teams to effectively use the new Figma-based design system. Act as the primary point of contact for design system-related queries and support. Quality Assurance : Conduct regular reviews and updates to ensure the design system adheres to accessibility standards and best practices. Perform testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues during and after the migration. Advocacy and Leadership : Advocate for the adoption and consistent usage of the design system across all teams. Stay informed about design system trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve the system. Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the design team. Qualifications : Experience : 5+ years of experience in UX / UI design, with at least 2 years managing or contributing to design systems. Proven experience with Figma and A e XD, including advanced proficiency in Figma's component libraries, design tokens, and prototyping features. Skills : Strong understanding of design principles, accessibility standards, and best practices. Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives. Ability to document processes, create guides, and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Soft Skills : Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications : Familiarity with version control and design-to-development handoff tools like Zeplin or Figma Inspect. Experience with design tokens. Experience working in agile or product development environments. Experience in front-end development or familiarity with HTML, CSS a plus but not required,