Design Systems Engineer (Remote, Punta del Este)

About the role

Blacksmith Agency creates websites and marketing programs for US clients. As a Design Systems Engineer you will own the creation of client design systems, turning brand guidelines into reusable token architecture and component libraries. This senior, systems‑first position focuses on building robust, scalable systems rather than one‑off pages.

Key responsibilities

• Build token architecture in Figma using variables, modes, and semantic naming that can be read by the pipeline.
• Ship core component libraries that work across entire sites, not just homepages.
• Document the system so developers or automated pipelines can execute it without questions.
• Work across several client brands simultaneously, maintaining structural rigor while delivering distinct visual identities.

Required profile

• 4+ years designing for the web with real design‑system work in your portfolio.
• Fluency in Figma variables, component properties, auto layout, and variants.
• Portfolio showing different client looks but consistent underlying rigor.
• Strong English and ability to overlap with US business hours.

Required skills

• Figma variables
• Component properties
• Auto layout
• Variants