Front-End Design Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Front-End Design Engineer in Mesa, AZ. This is a Contract role (6-9 months, potential for extension).

Role Overview:
We're seeking a mid-career Front-End Design Engineer with a strong emphasis on high-fidelity design implementation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative environments and has experience working closely with designers and product leads.

Key Responsibilities:
* Front-End Design Engineer will translate Figma files and design tokens into pixel-perfect front-end implementations
* Build and maintain component libraries using modern frameworks like React and Tailwind CSS
* Collaborate with design and product teams to ensure visual and functional consistency
* As a Front-End Design Engineer, you will contribute to short-term, project-based initiatives with limited scope, while preparing for long-term strategic ownership
* Support the goal of achieving feature parity across platforms
* Work alongside a tech lead, product lead, and designer
* Engineering leadership is provided by the Head of Engineering, a key strategic partner

REQUIREMENTS:
* 3-7 years of experience in front-end development and design integration
* Proficient in CSS, design libraries, and frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS, React)
* Comfortable navigating Figma, component libraries, and design tokens
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially with design and product stakeholders
* Experience in creative agency environments is a plus

Work Style & Timeline:
* Short-Term: Focused, project-based work with defined scope
* Long-Term: Opportunity for strategic input and broader ownership
* Native development is not currently in scope but may be explored in future phases

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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