TL;DR

Design Systems Designer: Shape and maintain a mature and scalable design system ensuring product consistency, accessibility, and efficient build processes with an accent on component design, documentation, and collaboration with development teams. Focus on evolving design system components, managing libraries in Figma and Frontify, and integrating AI tools for system governance and documentation.

Location: Hybrid in Amsterdam, Netherlands with 2 days at client office and 1-2 days at Dentsu Creative office

Company

%hirify_global% is a creative agency focused on multidisciplinary collaboration between design, product, and tech teams.

What you will do

Create, maintain, and evolve design system components, patterns, and tokens
Document guidelines, usage rules, and best practices clearly and accessibly
Manage component libraries at scale using Figma and Frontify
Partner closely with developers to align design and code
Support designers with adoption, onboarding, and daily use of the system
Audit journeys to identify gaps and opportunities for system improvements

Requirements

Based in or willing to relocate to the Netherlands (near Amsterdam)
Proven experience working with design systems at scale
Strong understanding of interaction design, UI patterns, accessibility, and component logic
Proficient in Figma and design system tooling
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with developers
Confident in English; Dutch is a plus

Nice to have

Experience with Storybook or Frontify
Interest in AI-assisted documentation and automated audits
Experience contributing to open-source or multi-product design systems
Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG)

Culture & Benefits

Flexible hybrid work setup between client and agency offices in Amsterdam
Connection to a design community with mentorship and knowledge-sharing
Quarterly inspiration sessions exploring new tools and methods