Design Engineer - Frontend

Design Engineer – Frontend

Extensive experience working with and maintaining design systems
Deep expertise in Figma, Storybook (React), and Showkase (Android Design System Management)
Strong front-end development skills, particularly in React/TypeScript and a solid understanding of Android UI frameworks
Experience working with tokens, theming, and scalable component architecture
A keen eye for design details, user experience, and accessibility best practices
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with both design and engineering teams

Audit & Improve: Review our existing Rivet Design System, identifying inconsistencies and opportunities for enhancement
Design System Development: Build, refine, and document reusable components in Storybook (React) and Showkase (Android) to improve developer adoption
Figma Integration: Ensure our design system aligns seamlessly with Figma, optimizing component libraries and documentation for designers
Code & Collaborate: Write and improve component-level front-end code, working alongside engineers to ensure high-quality implementation
Accessibility & Performance: Advocate for accessibility (a11y) best practices, performance optimizations, and scalable front-end architecture
Cross-Team Communication: Act as a bridge between designers and engineers, ensuring design intent is properly translated into code

Experience with Theming APIs, CSS-in-JS, Tailwind, or Styled Components
Contributions to open-source design systems
Previous experience scaling design systems for large teams or enterprise applications