Contract Designer, Spectrum Mobile

Introduction:
Do you believe documentation is a design problem? Does a well-written usage guideline require 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, dos 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 that 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.

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 SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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