Freelance Design Lead - Design Systems

Fantasy has been building diverse, inclusive teams since 1999. We believe the range of perspectives in this building is inseparable from the quality of what we ship. Fantasy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is a freelance position that must be willing to work North American hours.

For over two decades, we've partnered with the likes of Google, Microsoft, Nike, Spotify, and Peacock to build digital products used by billions of people every day. We're now entering our most ambitious chapter: designing and building the next generation of intelligent experiences, where AI isn’t a chatbox but the orchestrator of truly personal products and brand experiences.

Create Human-Device interaction and communication through digital products.

Lead and define principles that foster exceptional, human-centered digital experiences.

Design visually compelling and high-functioning user interfaces for applications, websites, and digital products.

Combine layout thinking with visual detail—delivering clean, cohesive, and system-driven design.

Design systems that are scalable, accessible, and expressive.

Ensure visual consistency and coherence across products through expert use of Figma and component libraries.

Create and document micro-interactions and UI motion briefs to elevate usability and delight.

Work closely with conceptual and UX designers to iterate on wireframes and navigation frameworks.

Be involved in defining how people interact with AI.

Translate client goals into clear design solutions grounded in research, usability, and system thinking.

Build lasting client relationships by leading with curiosity, confidence, and creativity.

Represent the design discipline in cross-functional meetings, helping unify strategic and experiential perspectives.

A strong portfolio that spans a wide variety of digital products, services, and experiences.