Contract UX Writer (Design Systems)

TL;DR

Contract UX Writer (Design Systems): Auditing and documenting design system components to create comprehensive guidelines with an accent on establishing voice, tone, and content standards. Focus on defining content patterns for common UI scenarios and improving discoverability of documentation.

Location: Remote (Americas)

Salary: $9,600–$11,200/month USD

Company

hirify.global: A platform used by over 7,500 companies to send billions of automated emails, push notifications, in-app messages, and SMS daily.

What you will do

• Audit and document design system components, creating comprehensive guidelines for usage, anatomy, behavior, accessibility, and content.
• Establish and document voice, tone, and content standards for component documentation and common UI scenarios (error states, CTAs).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Product, and Engineering to ensure practical, aligned, and discoverable guidelines in Figma and Notion.

Requirements

• 3+ years of UX writing experience, with at least one project involving design systems or technical documentation.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and technically accurate guidelines for usability.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating systems-level writing work (component documentation, UI content).
• Experience with Figma for navigating design files and collaborating with designers.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Exceptional organizational skills and comfort working in a remote-first, async-friendly environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Transparency in compensation with a clear and human hiring process.
• Commitment to increasing inclusion and equity within the tech industry.
• Strive to build an inclusive team culture and implement bias-free hiring practices.
• Values: empathy, transparency, responsibility, and a little awkwardness.