Staff Design Technologist

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Kong seeks a Staff Design Technologist to lead AI‑enabled design workflows, bridge design and engineering, and elevate UI cohesion across its product suite. The role blends visual product design, design‑system expertise, and hands‑on frontend tooling in a fully remote, US‑based setting.

Role Snapshot

• Staff‑level design technologist
• Remote (US‑based)
• Full‑time
• Design systems & AI workflow focus
• Individual contributor

Must-Have Requirements

• Design Systems
• Product & Visual Design
• Modern Frontend Development
• AI Prototyping & Tooling
• Figma‑code workflow tools (e.g., CodeConnect, design tokens, Storybook)
• Scripting & Automation
• Cross‑disciplinary collaboration
• Systems thinking
• Design Engineering
• Product Design
• AI‑enabled design workflows
• Frontend collaboration

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Familiarity with Figma ↔ code workflows

Work Setup

• Location: United States
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: United States
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Application Requirements

• Portfolio required

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Relocation
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test

What You'll Likely Work On

• Create and maintain AI prototyping starter kits, repositories, and conventions for the design team
• Write internal scripts and tools that accelerate design workflows and experiment with emerging agent‑UI patterns
• Partner closely with frontend engineers to reduce design‑implementation drift and ensure seamless hand‑off
• Identify, audit, and revamp reusable UI patterns to improve cross‑product cohesion
• Produce documentation, usage guidance, and governance for design system updates
• Elevate visual quality, interaction design, and accessibility across technical product experiences
• Balance pragmatic short‑term solutions with long‑term scalability of design assets

Good Fit If You Have

• Passion for AI’s impact on product development
• Strong communication and trust‑building across design and engineering
• Enjoys establishing standards and governance for design systems