UpTop is seeking experienced independent Product Designers with deep expertise in design systems and Figma to join our network of contract-based partners. As a collaborator with UpTop, you’ll help define and scale design systems that enhance product consistency and efficiency across a range of client engagements. We’re looking for designers who are systems thinkers, detail-obsessed, and thrive at the intersection of structure and creativity.
We value partners who are Smart, Hungry, Humble, and always Curious—those who take initiative, deliver high-quality work, and collaborate well with diverse teams.

• Define, document, and evolve robust design systems using Figma libraries, components, tokens, and variants
• Audit and improve existing UI patterns for consistency, scalability, and accessibility
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systematic design implementation across product experiences
• Create Figma-based design kits and system documentation for designers and developers
• Champion design system governance: maintain documentation, lead reviews, and support usage across teams
• Apply strong visual and interaction design principles aligned with brand and product strategy
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, engineers, and fellow designers to bridge design and development
• Contribute to the planning and execution of scalable component architecture and workflows
• Stay up to date on design systems trends and Figma feature releases