Merchant Growth · 1 month ago
Design System Engineer (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expMerchant Growth is Canada's leading fintech for small business financing, recognized for its growth and innovation. The Design System Engineer will own and evolve the company's design system, ensuring a cohesive experience across digital products and collaborating with teams to build reusable UI components.
FinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and document a library of reusable UI components using React (TypeScript) and Material UI
Create and refine wireframes, prototypes, and design concepts in Figma, then translate them into polished, pixel-perfect UI components. Create and maintain a consistent design system with reusable and accessible components that meet WCAG accessibility standards
Establish, manage, and evolve design tokens, theming structures, and other system foundations that ensure brand consistency across multiple products
Collaborate closely with product managers and developers to refine user flows and align UI with business and user needs
Develop clear, comprehensive documentation, including usage guidelines, component specifications, accessibility notes, and example implementations to support consistent adoption across teams
Maintain cross-browser and cross-device compatibility within the component library to ensure high-quality, consistent user experiences
Contribute to internal tooling, automation, and CI/CD processes that improve the scalability, reliability, and testing of design system assets
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and design reviews, providing design system expertise
Stay current with design system methodologies, React/Material UI best practices, accessibility standards, and design tooling trends to ensure the system remains modern, efficient, and forward-looking
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a Design System Engineer, Frontend Engineer, UI Engineer, or a similar role with substantial involvement in component library or design system development
Strong expertise in React (TypeScript), component-driven architecture, and UI frameworks (Material UI or similar)
Proficiency with Figma with the ability to interpret design specifications and translate them into maintainable, scalable components
Strong understanding of accessibility (WCAG compliance), responsive design, and usability best practices
Experience creating and maintaining design systems, including establishing and evolving design tokens, component standards, and documentation practices
Familiarity with state management basics (e.g., React Context, lightweight Redux/Recoil usage) to support UI component needs
Knowledge of cross-browser/device testing and performance optimization for smooth user experiences
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work closely with designers, developers, and product managers in Agile teams
Ability to work independently, take ownership of system architecture and component quality, and iterate quickly based on feedback
Enthusiasm for design system best practices, frontend performance optimization, accessible design, and emerging UI technologies
Preferred
Familiarity with React Native design patterns for mobile-first experiences
Understanding of design tokens and modern theming approaches for consistent brand implementation
Experience with motion design and creating engaging micro-interactions to improve product usability and delight
Awareness of backend concepts (.NET, APIs) to better understand system constraints, though not a core requirement of the role
Benefits
Remote work
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Group Health Benefits (Life, AD&D, Extended Health, Vision & Dental and Travel Insurance)
Company-wide Lunch and Learns
Monthly Team Events
A Collaborative Team Environment
Company
Merchant Growth
Merchant Growth is a financial technology company that offers quick and convenient financing solutions for small businesses.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.31M2021-10-18Series A· $3.31M
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