Lead Figma Developer - UI/UX Design Systems & Prototyping

Grey Parrot Systems (GPARROT) is hiring a Lead Figma Developer with deep expertise in design systems, component libraries, advanced prototyping, and AI-assisted design workflows to lead UI/UX design engineering across our US client engagements.

About Grey Parrot Systems

Grey Parrot Systems (GPARROT) is a women-owned, BEP-certified IT services firm headquartered in Naperville, IL. We partner with mid-market enterprises to deliver AI-first, governance-driven digital transformation. Our team of seasoned CIO/CTO practitioners works side-by-side with clients across retail, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare — and we're growing.

About the Role

This is a lead-level Figma development role for a design systems expert who has built and governed enterprise-grade Figma component libraries, led design-to-development handoffs, and used AI design tools to prototype and deliver at speed. You are not just a designer who uses Figma — you are a Figma power user who thinks in components, variables, and design tokens, and who bridges the gap between design and engineering with precision and authority. If you have 8+ years of Figma and UI/UX design experience and have led design systems at enterprise scale — we want to hear from you.

Must-Have Skills

• 8+ years of UI/UX design experience with expert-level Figma proficiency
• Deep expertise in Figma design systems — component libraries, variants, auto layout, design tokens, and variables
• Advanced Figma prototyping — interactive prototypes, micro-interactions, and complex user flow simulations
• Experience building and governing enterprise-scale Figma component libraries and design systems from scratch
• Strong understanding of design-to-development handoff — Figma Dev Mode, Zeplin, or similar — ensuring developer-ready specs
• Experience collaborating closely with front-end engineers on React, Angular, or Vue component implementation
• Hands-on use of AI design tools — v0, Galileo AI, Figma AI, Uizard, or similar — to accelerate design workflows
• Strong understanding of UX principles — user research, usability testing, accessibility (WCAG 2.1), and information architecture
• Comfortable working US-aligned hours for overlap with client and delivery teams
• Strong written and oral English communication skills — able to present design decisions to US client stakeholders

What You'll Do

• Own and lead Figma design system architecture — building, governing, and scaling enterprise-grade component libraries, design tokens, and style guides across client engagements
• Design and deliver high-fidelity UI mockups, interactive prototypes, and user flows for web and mobile applications
• Establish and enforce Figma component standards, naming conventions, versioning practices, and design governance frameworks
• Lead design-to-development handoffs — working closely with front-end engineers to ensure pixel-perfect, accessible implementation
• Use AI design tools daily — v0, Figma AI, Galileo AI, Uizard — to rapidly generate, iterate, and refine design concepts and components
• Collaborate with product owners, UX researchers, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into polished, user-centered design solutions
• Design AI-powered interfaces — chatbots, dashboards, agentic workflows, and data visualizations — for AI-first client products
• Define and maintain Figma workspace organization — project structure, team libraries, shared components, and design asset governance
• Mentor and guide junior Figma designers on design system best practices, component architecture, and AI-assisted design workflows
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging Figma features and AI design tools to keep GPARROT's design practice at the cutting edge

Tech Stack

Figma (Expert) · Figma Dev Mode · Figma Variables & Tokens · v0 · Galileo AI · Figma AI · Uizard · Adobe Creative Suite · Zeplin · Storybook · React / Angular / Vue (collaboration) · Miro / FigJam · Jira · Confluence · Microsoft 365

Nice to Have

• Experience with Figma plugins development — building custom Figma plugins for workflow automation
• Familiarity with front-end development — HTML, CSS, React basics — for deeper engineer collaboration
• Experience designing for AI-powered products — LLM interfaces, agentic dashboards, and intelligent data visualizations
• Experience with motion design and micro-interaction design tools — Principle, Framer, or Lottie
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design practices
• Experience in retail, healthcare, logistics, or enterprise SaaS design environments
• Portfolio featuring enterprise-scale design system work

Details

• Location: India — Remote (US-aligned working hours)
• Experience: 8+ years
• Type: Full-Time
• Start: Immediate

Grey Parrot Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a women-owned, BEP and WBENC-certified firm, diversity and inclusion are core to who we are. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences — including those from underrepresented groups in technology. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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