UX Designer - Design Systems
@ Twitch

New York, NY
$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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About Twitch

Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service with communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together every day.

Join a collaborative environment where coworkers team up to solve problems and empower live communities. Learn more on LinkedIn, X, and our Blog, and check out our Interviewing Guide to ace the process.

About The Role

The Core UX team at Twitch is seeking a Senior Design Systems Designer. In this role, you will support and evolve Twitch's Design System for a cross-platform live streaming service. You will work with designers and engineers to ensure consistency, accessibility, and efficiency in our visual language and UI components.

Your contributions will impact millions of streamers and viewers by shaping accessible, inclusive, and delightful experiences at scale. Responsibilities include leading the creation of UI components, refining design guidelines, participating in design reviews, and advocating for accessibility standards.

You Will

  • Collaborate with designers and engineers to maintain the design system.
  • Create and refine UI components, patterns, and template libraries.
  • Translate visual language into clear documentation and guidelines.
  • Participate in workshops and design system reviews.
  • Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design practices.

You Have

  • 3+ years of experience in building design systems in tech environments.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating visual craft and systematic thinking.
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and design documentation platforms.
  • Deep understanding of design system principles, governance, and WCAG accessibility standards.
  • Experience with design tokens, version management, and mobile design.

Perks

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Flexible PTO
  • Amazon Employee Discount

Additional Information

Twitch offers opportunities to work from our headquarters in San Francisco, CA or from hub locations in Seattle, WA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; or New York City, NY. Compensation varies based on geographic market with a base pay range of $106,000 to $184,000 USD. The position will remain open until filled. Apply via our career site.

Key skills/competency

  • Design Systems
  • UX
  • UI Components
  • Accessibility
  • Figma
  • Documentation
  • Collaboration
  • Visual Craft
  • Consistency
  • Cross-Platform
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How to Get Hired at Twitch

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Twitch's culture: Study their projects, mission, and values on social channels.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight design system and UX expertise.
  • Align skills: Emphasize Figma, accessibility, and documentation experience.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice articulating system design decisions clearly.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review design system case studies on Figma.
Practice UI component creation in design software.
Study accessibility guidelines and WCAG standards.
Refresh knowledge on design tokens and version control.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you handled design feedback.
Explain cross-team collaboration challenges and resolutions.
Discuss how you manage project timelines under pressure.
Share an experience adapting to new design requirements.

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