Contract Designer, Design Systems

What the Client Does

An American computer software company that offers a wide range of programs from web design tools, photo manipulation and vector creation, through video/audio editing, mobile app development, print layout and animation software.

WHAT WE DO

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title

Contract Designer, Spectrum Mobile

Location

NYC, NY 10011 (Hybrid)

Contract Duration

3 months

Pay Rate Range

• $65.00/hr.
• $70.42/hr.

Work Authorization

• Only USC or GC

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

Introduction: Do you believe documentation is a design problem? That a well-written usage guideline requires just as much craft as a well-built component?

You'll be auditing existing component documentation, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and patterns that could be standardized.

You'll be writing and refining usage guidelines, do's and don'ts, accessibility guidance, and content guidance for individual components.

You'll be partnering with Spectrum designers to capture the intent behind component decisions and translate that into reference material designers and engineers can rely on.

You'll be helping shape the information architecture and voice of the documentation itself, making sure people can find what they need and trust what they find.

You'll be creating visual assets, such as diagrams, mockups, and component examples to help support all documentation written

Skills

• Must haves:
  • 5+ years of experience in product design, content design, or technical writing for design systems or developer-facing products
  • Prior experience designing for and documenting a design system (internal or public)
  • A strong portfolio of written work, including usage guidelines, design system documentation, or similar reference material
  • A clear point of view on what makes documentation good: structure, voice, scannability, and the right level of detail
  • Comfort working inside an established design system and a willingness to match an existing voice rather than introduce a new one
  • Excellent written communication and an eye for consistency at scale
  • Ability to work independently, ask sharp questions, and ramp quickly
  • An in-depth knowledge of best practices for Android (Material design) and iOS (HIG)
• Nice-to-haves:
  • Familiarity with Spectrum or comparable systems (Material, Polaris, Fluent, Carbon)
  • Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and how to write about them clearly
  • Comfort reading component specs and engineering documentation
  • Experience collaborating with both designers and engineers on shared documentation

BENEFITS

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families.
• Eligible employees may receive:
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.