Freelance Design Lead - Design Systems

Fantasy; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Fantasy invites a Freelance Systems Design Lead to help craft world-class digital experiences for North American hours, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship products loved by millions.

You will design systems, UI, and motion, lead with curiosity, and build scalable, accessible interfaces using Figma and design libraries. This role emphasizes research-driven, data-informed decisions and close client relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 4+ years in the design industry focused on human-centered digital experiences.
• Deep expertise in design systems including structure, scalability, and documentation.
• Proficient in UI best practices, page design, layout and interaction visuals.
• Ability to design based on data and user insights.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create human-device interaction and communication through digital products.
• Lead and define principles that foster exceptional, human-centered experiences.
• Design visually compelling interfaces for applications, websites, and digital products.
• Combine layout thinking with visual detail to deliver cohesive design systems.
• Design systems that are scalable, accessible, and expressive.
• Ensure visual consistency across products using Figma and libraries.
• Document micro-interactions and UI motion briefs to elevate usability.
• Collaborate with UX designers to iterate on wireframes and navigation.
• Help define how people interact with AI.
• Translate client goals into design solutions grounded in research.
• Build client relationships through curiosity, confidence, and creativity.
• Represent design in cross-functional meetings to unify strategy and experience.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Communication skills

Human-centered design

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Continual practice

Tools

Figma

Design system components

Shared libraries

Plugins

Job description

This is a role for future freelance openings that must be willing to work North American hours. We are Fantasy . The creative partner behind the world’s biggest digital products, launching the next generation of intelligent experiences. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with industry leaders like Google, Microsoft, Nike, Spotify, and Ford to shape products and services used by billions daily.

Your Role.

As a Freelance Systems Design Lead at Fantasy , you’ll think beyond ordinary to ship world-class products for world-leading organizations. You will collaborate with talented teams to create experiences that millions of people not only use, but love.

Key Responsibilities.

• Create Human-Device interaction and communication through digital products.
• Lead and define principles that foster exceptional, human-centered digital experiences.
• Design visually compelling and high-functioning user interfaces for applications, websites, and digital products.
• Combine layout thinking with visual detail—delivering clean, cohesive, and system-driven design.
• Design systems that are scalable, accessible, and expressive.
• Ensure visual consistency and coherence across products through expert use of Figma and component libraries.
• Create and document micro-interactions and UI motion briefs to elevate usability and delight.
• Work closely with conceptual and UX designers to iterate on wireframes and navigation frameworks.
• Be involved in defining how people interact with AI.
• Translate client goals into clear design solutions grounded in research, usability, and system thinking.
• Build lasting client relationships by leading with curiosity, confidence, and creativity.
• Represent the design discipline in cross-functional meetings, helping unify strategic and experiential perspectives.

Experience and Skills.

• A strong portfolio that spans a wide variety of digital products, services, and experiences.
• 4+ years of experience in the design industry, with a focus on human-centered digital experiences.
• Deep expertise in design systems, including structure, scalability, and documentation.
• Skilled in applying UI best practices, with strong command of page design, layout, and interaction visuals.
• Demonstrated ability to design based on data and user insights.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
• Proficient in designing and iterating on UX-provided wireframes, refining into production-ready UI.
• Expertise in navigation frameworks, product flows, and system-level thinking.
• Ability to create and document micro-interactions and UI motion briefs.
• Ensures visual consistency and coherence across complex design ecosystems.
• Highly skilled in Figma, including shared libraries, plugins, and design system components.
• Passion for continual practice and process improvement.
• A meticulous eye for detail and strong design aesthetic sensibilities.
• Continued awareness of design trends and innovation.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• A passion for people and desire to establish highly successful relationships.

Our Commitment.

Fantasy has been building diverse, inclusive teams since 1999. We believe the range of perspectives in this building is inseparable from the quality of what we ship. Fantasy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fantasy EOE Fantasy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Since 1999, diversity has been vital to our success and ability to create products and services used and loved by millions of people all over the world. We are committed to continually fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.