Principal Design System Architect (AI-Integrated Workflows)
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Principal Design System Architect (AI-Integrated Workflows)
Location: Remote (U.S. Only)
Work Authorization: Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must be physically located within the United States for the duration of the project. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Rate: $80-$90/hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)
Duration: Approximately 6 months (based on project needs)
Hours: 9am-5pm EST
The Planet Group is seeking an experienced Principal Design System Architect to evaluate, optimize, and future-proof our clients design system (Ingredients in Figma paired with our component library, Tapas).
Following a complete legacy migration and company-wide rebrand, our next phase focuses on bridging human design-to-engineering handoffs with AI-assisted workflows (such as Claude Design, Claude Code, and Model Context Protocol/Code Connect). The ideal Design System Architect will establish reference files, structural guidelines, and multi-platform standards across 9 product surfaces (Desktop, Mobile, iOS, and Android), ensuring our design system serves as a single source of truth for both human teams and AI tooling.
Design System Architect Responsibilities:
Location: Remote (U.S. Only)
Work Authorization: Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must be physically located within the United States for the duration of the project. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Rate: $80-$90/hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)
Duration: Approximately 6 months (based on project needs)
Hours: 9am-5pm EST
The Planet Group is seeking an experienced Principal Design System Architect to evaluate, optimize, and future-proof our clients design system (Ingredients in Figma paired with our component library, Tapas).
Following a complete legacy migration and company-wide rebrand, our next phase focuses on bridging human design-to-engineering handoffs with AI-assisted workflows (such as Claude Design, Claude Code, and Model Context Protocol/Code Connect). The ideal Design System Architect will establish reference files, structural guidelines, and multi-platform standards across 9 product surfaces (Desktop, Mobile, iOS, and Android), ensuring our design system serves as a single source of truth for both human teams and AI tooling.
Design System Architect Responsibilities:
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Conduct a comprehensive audit of Ingredients and Tapas across all 9 product surfaces to establish architectural frameworks, AI reference file structures, and legibility guidelines.
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Build structural frameworks, prompt context files, and guides that enable AI tools (Claude Code, Claude Design) to reference the design system accurately and output production-ready, shippable code.
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Design and standardize direct integration workflows (e.g., Code Connect, MCP) linking Figma components directly to front-end implementation code across Web and Native platforms.
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Ensure consistent component architecture across Desktop, Mobile Web, and Native (iOS/Android) environments for Marketplace, Restaurant Partner, Delivery, and Corporate surfaces.
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Partner closely with Design, Product, and Engineering Leads to establish validation checkpoints, test Phase 1 proof-of-concept outputs, and guide internal teams through execution phases.
Design System Architect Qualifications:
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Proven track record building, scaling, and maintaining production-grade component libraries and multi-brand/multi-platform design systems in Figma and code.
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Hands-on experience integrating LLM/AI tools (Claude Design, Claude Code, Cursor, MCP, or Code Connect) into practical design and front-end development workflows.
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Deep familiarity with modern front-end web frameworks and native mobile development (iOS/Android) design patterns.
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Demonstrated ability to create clear system documentation, AI context guides, and operational handoff processes for hybrid design and engineering teams.
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