UX Designer, Design Systems Job at Amazon in San Francisco

UX Designer, Design Systems

Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more.

The Core UX team is responsible for owning and maintaining our Twitch Design System that supports building and maintaining a cross-platform live streaming service. We are seeking a Senior Design Systems Designer to join our Core UX team at Twitch. In this role, you will support the evolution and maintenance of Twitch's design system.

Your work will directly impact millions of streamers and viewers, shaping the future of live, interactive entertainment. We're looking for someone who champions human-centered design and can balance playful experiences with systematic thinking.

You Will:

• Collaborate with designers and engineers to evolve and maintain Twitch's design system and product visual language.
• Lead the creation and refinement of UI components, patterns, and template libraries.
• Translate visual language principles into clear, actionable documentation and guidelines for widespread adoption by design and engineering teams.
• Participate in design system working sessions and workshops with product teams.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap for the design system's evolution.
• Advocate for accessibility standards and ensure compliance across components.

Perks:

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

Basic Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in process design and documentation
• 3+ years of experience in building design systems as a product, platform or visual designer
• A portfolio that demonstrates excellent visual craft and systematic thinking
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and communicate visual decisions with clarity
• Deep understanding of design system principles, governance and accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Proficiency in Figma and industry-standard tools

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Familiarity with design tokens and related tooling and workflows
• Experience with design version management

Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.