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VARITE is looking for qualified Contract Designer, Spectrum Mobile in NYC, NY 10011 (Hybrid)
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
An American computer software company that offers a wide range of programs from web design tools, photo manipulation and vector creation, through video/audio editing, mobile app development, print layout and animation software.
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title: Contract Designer, Spectrum Mobile
Location: NYC, NY 10011 (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 3 months
Pay Rate Range: $65.00/hr. to $70.42/hr. on W2
Work Authorization: Only USC or GC
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO
Introduction:
- Do you believe documentation is a design problem? That a well-written usage guideline requires just as much craft as a well-built component?
- **** Design is looking for a contract designer or content designer to help us strengthen the documentation behind Spectrum's native implementations (iOS and Android).
- Spectrum components are used across every **** product, by thousands of designers and engineers. The components themselves are only half the story.
- The documentation around them is what turns a library into a system people can actually use well.
- This role is about making that documentation clearer, more consistent, and more useful.
What you'll be working on:
- You'll be auditing existing component documentation, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and patterns that could be standardized.
- You'll be writing and refining usage guidelines, do's and don'ts, accessibility guidance, and content guidance for individual components.
- You'll be partnering with Spectrum designers to capture the intent behind component decisions and translate that into reference material designers and engineers can rely on.
- You'll be helping shape the information architecture and voice of the documentation itself, making sure people can find what they need and trust what they find.
- You'll be creating visual assets, such as diagrams, mockups, and component examples to help support all documentation written
Skills:
Must haves:
- 5+ years of experience in product design, content design, or technical writing for design systems or developer-facing products
- Prior experience designing for and documenting a design system (internal or public)
- A strong portfolio of written work, including usage guidelines, design system documentation, or similar reference material
- A clear point of view on what makes documentation good: structure, voice, scannability, and the right level of detail
- Comfort working inside an established design system and a willingness to match an existing voice rather than introduce a new one
- Excellent written communication and an eye for consistency at scale
- Ability to work independently, ask sharp questions, and ramp quickly
- An in-depth knowledge of best practices for Android (Material design) and iOS (HIG)
Nice-to-haves:
- Familiarity with Spectrum or comparable systems (Material, Polaris, Fluent, Carbon)
- Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and how to write about them clearly
- Comfort reading component specs and engineering documentation
- Experience collaborating with both designers and engineers on shared documentation
Education:
- Degree or certification in Design/Product design
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
- Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
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