Design Technologist

  • Type: Full Time
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Design Technologist

Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid

Contract Length: 12 Months

We at Raise are hiring a Design Technologist for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand.

We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with designers and developers to conceptualize and design a comprehensive design system.
  • Translate design requirements into functional specifications and technical documentation.
  • Work closely with developers to implement the design system into the development workflow.
  • Ensure consistency and usability across all components and elements within the design system.
  • Conduct regular reviews and updates to the design system to incorporate new features and address issues.
  • Serve as a liaison between design and development teams, facilitating communication and collaboration.
  • Provide guidance and support to internal teams on utilizing the design system effectively.

Must have skills:

  • Design Systems Experience: Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing design systems or component libraries.
  • UI Components Design: Proficiency in designing user interface components that are consistent, reusable, and accessible.
  • Collaboration with Developers: Experience working closely with developers to code and implement UI components, or a strong understanding of development processes to effectively collaborate with development teams.
  • Mobile Native Platform Experience: Familiarity with designing for mobile native platforms (e.g., iOS, Android) and understanding the unique considerations and constraints of mobile UI/UX design.
  • CSS/JavaScript Knowledge: Sufficient understanding of CSS and JavaScript to communicate effectively with developers and ensure the implementation of design components aligns with design specifications.
  • Figma: Proficiency in using Figma, or similar design and prototyping tools, to create and iterate on design components and systems.

Looking for meaningful work? We can help!

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/.

In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or another job posting by Raise (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com



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