Russell Tobin is hiring: Technical Writer in Hartford

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Base pay range

$42.00/hr - $52.81/hr

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Position Summary

We are seeking a Documentation Specialist to support the adoption and success of the HUK design system. In this role, you will create clear, actionable documentation that enables designers, engineers, QA, and product partners to use the system consistently. Your work will bridge design and development by documenting design tokens, Web Components, and implementation guidance, ensuring the system remains scalable, accessible, and easy to integrate.

Job Title: Technical Writer – Design Systems

Location: Hartford, CT

Pay range: $42.00 - $52.81 per hour

Setting: Contract (3 months) with chances for extension

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain documentation for foundational styles such as colors, typography, spacing, and layout.
• Map design components in Figma to HUK tokens and components, including naming conventions, variants, and breakpoints.
• Write designer-facing component guides covering configuration, customization, accessibility, and usage best practices.
• Document token taxonomy, rules, and their connection to both code and Figma assets.
• Provide implementation guidance with examples and best practices for developers.
• Establish accessibility documentation aligned with WCAG 2.x standards.
• Organize documentation for discoverability, defining templates and editorial style guidelines.
• Create enablement materials such as quick-start guides, onboarding checklists, and workshop resources.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with design systems, including tokens and component documentation.
• Experience documenting Web Components or React/Angular APIs.
• Knowledge of Bootstrap 5 layout, grids, and breakpoints.
• Strong writing skills with a focus on clarity, conciseness, and technical accuracy.
• Understanding of design tokens and their impact on implementation.
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.x).
• Strong collaboration skills across UX, engineering, and QA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with StencilJS components or similar compiler-based frameworks.
• Familiarity with large-scale Figma libraries and token integration.
• Background in migration documentation and change management.
• Experience building knowledge bases, FAQs, and release notes.

Benefits

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

How to Apply / Next Steps

If you’re passionate about making design systems more accessible and actionable, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team shaping scalable design and development practices.