Fractional Design Systems Lead
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Fractional Design Systems Lead architecting modular design systems for Kindred's Rebrand initiative. Collaborating with stakeholders to implement a modern design language within a robust product ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end creation of a modular system, defining the logic for tokens, components, and patterns that serve both web and mobile.
- Partner with stakeholders to codify new identity guidelines into a functional, multi-platform UI kit.
- Implement a "Single Source of Truth" workflow. You will be responsible for ensuring that when a design changes, the code follows.
- Leverage AI-driven tools and automation to reduce manual handoff, audit component health, and streamline documentation.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience, ideally leading Design Systems at design-forward companies or high-growth startups where you’ve built systems from the ground up.
- Deep expertise with platforms like Knapsack or Supernova to bridge the gap between Figma and production code.
- Experience building or managing custom Figma-to-GitHub actions (or similar CI/CD integrations) to automate token transforms and component updates.
- Expert-level use of Figma Variables, Advanced Prototyping, and Code Connect.
- Fluency in JSON/style dictionaries, React component structures, and the ability to speak the same language as our Engineering team.
Benefits:
- Competitive cash compensation and equity
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Flexible time off, plus 12 paid holidays per year
- 21 credits per year to stay in Kindred homes
- $4,000 annual travel stipend to help offset travel-related costs
- Remote-first and remote-flexible work environment, with opportunities to work from anywhere and gather in person, including at Kindred HQ in San Francisco
- Regular team and company offsites to connect, collaborate, and build together
- A vibrant, inclusive, and highly skilled team that ferociously protects team chemistry
- A culture of high standards, feedback, and continual growth
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