Design System Designer
Description
Design System Designer - Contract
Remote - USA and Canada
About Us
VERSES is a cognitive computing company specializing in next-generation Artificial Intelligence modeled after natural systems and the design principles of the human brain and the human experience. We are a distributed, diverse, and inclusive workforce that aspires to do our best work on important problems with exceptional people and we value: AUDACITY, ASSERTIVENESS, ALIGNMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, ABUNDANCE & AWESOMENESS.
We’re looking for trailblazers and problem solvers passionate about tackling important global-scale challenges so if that sounds appealing, let’s imagine a smarter world together!
Make An Impact
VERSES AI seeks a Contract Systems Designer to visually shape, establish and evolve the product design system for scalability, efficiency, and consistency. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams of designers and developers to craft, evaluate and improve accessibility of components and patterns.
Essential Functions- a/k/a/ Your Mission
- Create and build a design system (in Figma) that all product teams can utilize
- Work closely with Product Design Team for review and ensure vision is conveyed in the design system
- Maintain the design system, create documentation, and library components. Execute design standards and principles accompanying the design system for scalability, efficiency, and consistency
- Evaluate and improve usability and accessibility of components, and be a champion for the user
- Work with product designers by providing clear feedback on usage, conventions, and patterns
- Suggest improvements the design to development handoff process
- Give clear and usable guidance/feedback to product designers
- Help create new components, and promote best practices
- Participate in the full product development process using relevant tools Occasionally conduct/participate in research that is relevant to building the design system
- Uphold a high standard for design excellence and contribute to raising the bar for design at our company
- Set up a framework and library of patterns and components that designers can easily follow - across multiple platforms, including web, desktop and mobile (MacOS/Windows/iOS/Android)
- Apply attention to detail and passion in the work you produce.
- You will work closely with engineers to deliver features at a high-quality pixel perfect level.
- You will articulate your thinking using a variety of mediums from detailed design specifications to wireframes and functional prototypes
Job Type
Contract - 3 months min
Remote: USA & Canada only
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
At VERSES, we value diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.
We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, as appropriate. Please contact us at recruiting@verses.io to request accommodation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hairstyle and texture), religion (including religious grooming and dress practices), gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, domestic partner status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic predisposition, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable laws. VERSES will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics or any other unlawful behavior, conduct, or purpose.