HELLO.

Hi. I design and build design systems that help product teams ship faster and stay consistent across brands, platforms and devices.

Recent work includes leading the global mobile design system for The North Face and Vans iOS/Android apps, building scalable e-commerce systems for Smartwool, Dickies and Altra, and supporting the Ikon Pass website and app at Alterra. I’m currently freelancing with Vail Resorts.

What I bring:

• Design tokens and theming: one system, multiple brands and platforms

• Governance and documentation that distributed teams actually follow

• Accessibility built in, aligned with Apple HIG, Material and WCAG

• AI in my workflow: using AI to draft and maintain design system documentation, and AI design tools to explore and produce concepts faster for my own clients

I started in production, so I’m fussy about the details in the best way.

When I'm not busy working in Figma, you'll find me—stomach growling—at a new restaurant or dreaming about far-off destinations.

If you are looking for freelance or full-time help, you can reach me at erin@erinhorvath.com.   

RESUME

Core Skills

Design Systems |  Architecture, Documentation, Figma Variables, Tokens, Design Libraries, Component Libraries, Multi-brand Systems, Token Architecture, iOS & Android, System Governance

UX/UI Design | Wireframes, User Flows, Prototyping, Responsive Design, Mobile-first Design, Native App Design, E-commerce, Agile/Sprint-based, Dev Handoff, User-centered Design

Brand & Creative | Brand Identity, Brand Guidelines, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Typography, Multi-channel Campaign Design, Packaging, Print Production, Email Design

Accessibility | WCAG Standards, Inclusive UI Patterns, Testing, HIG & Material Design, QA Collaboration

Tools | Figma, FigJam, Jira, ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mapbox, Placemark

2026 - Present

VAIL RESORTS | Design SystemS Designer

• Using AI to draft and maintain component documentation for the design system

• Partnering with product and developers to evolve the design system for the Epic Pass & Resort websites

• Building out components and patterns to build a more cohesive website for all resorts

Brands | Epic Pass

2024 - 2025

ALTERRA | DESIGN SYSTEMS DESIGNER

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build and refine Design Systems supporting the Ikon Pass website and app

• Enhanced design consistency and usability across multiple resort brands and digital touchpoints

• Contributed to geospatial design initiatives, building and styling interactive maps using Mapbox and Placemark

Brands | Ikon Pass

2021 - 2024

VF CORPORATION | DESIGN SYSTEMS DESIGNER

• Led creation of global mobile Design Systems for The North Face and Vans iOS/Android apps

• Built scalable Designs Systems for Smartwool, Dickies, and Altra E-Commerce platforms

• Implemented design tokens enabling seamless switch between iOS and Android modes

• Partnered with developers, researchers, and QA in Agile 2-week sprints

• Ensured accessibility and consistency across brands using HIG and Material guidelines

• Defined design system governance and documentation standards, enabling consistencies across distributed product teams.

Brands | The North Face, Vans, Smartwool, Dickies & Altra

2012 - Present

ERIN HORVATH DESIGN | DESIGN SYSTEMS & PRODUCT DESIGNER | GRAPHIC DESIGNER

• Led end-to-end design for digital and print across web, mobile apps, packaging, email, catalogs, and direct mail for Fortune 500 brands and boutique agencies

• Developed and maintained brand guidelines, design systems, and multi-channel campaign assets ensuring consistency across all touchpoints

• Managed full client lifecycle including discovery, concepting, stakeholder presentations, revisions, and production handoff

• Designed UX/UI for web and mobile experiences including wireframes, user flows, and responsive layouts

Brands | The North Face, Vans, Smartwool, Altra, Dickies, Visa, Target, GE Vernova, So Delicious, Silk, Wallaby, Polaris, Colorado State Lottery, Colorado Department of Health, Weber Grill

2011 - 2012

FACTION MEDIA | PRODUCTION MANAGER

• Managed design production and vendor communication for outdoor boards, collateral, and trade shows

• Oversaw contractors and internal workflows across print and digital assets

Brands | Avaya, Arrow, Johns Manville, Century Link, Level 3 and USA Swimming.

2008 - 2011

OLSON | STUDIO LEAD

• Directed studio operations, schedules, and resourcing for brand campaigns

• Produced a wide variety of marketing assets, including packaging, web, print, and vehicle wraps

Brands | Target, Bauer, Country Inns & Suites, Minnesota State Lottery, Boston Scientific, University of Minnesota, Naked, Izze, Fifth Third Bank, Land O’Lakes and Marvin Windows.

School | Northern Illinois University     Degree | BFA in Visual Communications