Design System Specialist

Granite Solutions Groupe; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services consulting firm is looking for an experienced Analyst, Design. This role involves creating and maintaining a design system, ensuring user-centered designs, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in UX/UI design and expertise in tools like Figma and Sketch. The firm is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of UX/UI design experience focusing on design systems.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Familiarity with front-end development (HTML, CSS, JS frameworks).

Responsibilities

• Establish and uphold a consistent visual and interaction language.
• Architect, create, and maintain a comprehensive design system.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for high-fidelity implementations.

Skills

User-Centered Design (UCD)

Design System Development

Component Creation

Design Token Creation & Support

Collaboration with Developers

Prototyping and Wireframing

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Analyst, Design

About Our Firm

Granite Solutions Groupe provides financial services decision makers with people and solutions that deliver. Our clients count on us to deliver the right talent at the right time to achieve critical business results. We leverage our industry knowledge and passion for client priorities to deliver human capital solutions.

GSG was founded in 1998 as a consulting firm delivering project management and technology solutions for the financial services industry. GSG now has a global presence, with team members deployed across the U.S. at Fortune 1000 companies and high‑performing Fintech firms.

High‑caliber consultants are the face of GSG at our client organizations and offices. We value the deep relationships we have with our consultants that enable us to place them in roles where their skills will have an immediate impact. The GSG consulting team is comprised of diverse, experienced, driven, and dynamic contributors who excel at getting things done.

About the Opportunity

GSG is seeking an experienced and innovative Design System Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will establish the design ethos, reimagine mobile experiences, and create scalable components that support both interim design needs and future rebranding efforts.

Responsibilities

• User‑Centered Design (UCD): Proficiency in applying UCD principles to create intuitive and user‑friendly experiences.
• Design System Development: Architect, create, and maintain a comprehensive design system, including reusable components, patterns, and guidelines.
• Establish and uphold a consistent visual and interaction language across all products.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in every component and pattern.
• Component Creation: Design pixel‑perfect, scalable, and responsive UI components that integrate seamlessly into various platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure high‑fidelity implementation of design components.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of UX/UI design experience, with a significant focus on design systems and component libraries.
• Design System Development & Maintenance – Create, document, and maintain scalable design systems for web and mobile applications.
• Token Studio Management – Manage and maintain Token Studio, ensuring consistency and efficiency in Design token implementation.
• Design Token Creation & Support – Define, structure, and optimize design tokens (colors, typography, spacing, etc.) for seamless integration across platforms.
• Collaboration with Developers – Work closely with engineering teams to implement design tokens and ensure pixel‑perfect execution.
• Scalability & Consistency – Establish guidelines and best practices to maintain a unified design language across all digital experiences.
• Component Library Management – Develop and update reusable UI components, ensuring alignment with design tokens and system guidelines.
• Documentation & Guidelines – Maintain detailed documentation of design tokens, components, and usage guidelines for designers and developers.
• Usability & Accessibility Compliance – Ensure that design systems and tokens adhere to accessibility standards (WCAG) and best UX practices.
• Tool & Workflow Optimization – Stay updated with design system tools and workflows to enhance efficiency and collaboration between teams.
• Support & Governance – Provide ongoing support for design system adoption, conduct audits, and address feedback from cross‑functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and interaction design.
• Familiarity with front‑end development (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks) to bridge the gap between design and engineering. Proven track record of creating and scaling design systems for enterprise or consumer‑facing applications.
• Expertise in tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent design software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with big‑picture thinking.

Skills

• Regularly audit and improve existing components for consistency and performance.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Partner with designers, developers, and product teams to align on workflows, standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior designers and guide teams in adopting and implementing the design system effectively.
• Advocate for design system principles and champion their value across the organization.
• Stay updated on the latest design tools, trends, and technologies to improve workflows.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to address complex design challenges.
• Prototyping and Wireframing: Proficiency in using tools for creating prototypes and wireframes to visualize and test design concepts.

GSG’s Commitment to Diversity

As a diverse‑owned business, GSG is committed to creating a diverse workforce, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.