Job Title: Senior Creative Technologist, Prototyping & AI Workflows, Design Systems Duration: 02+ Months Location: 100% remote, anywhere in the US; must work EST.
Top 3 Skills:
Expert in front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks).
Experience within a design system team
Knowledge of accessibility standards and engineering.
We are seeking an experienced Creative Technologist to join our Madi Design System team. You will work directly with product and design teams, bringing ideas to life through interactive prototypes and practical, AI-assisted workflows. Partnering with the core design system team, you will keep work across teams aligned to Madi standards and bring real-world insights back to help the system evolve.
This role requires someone who can hit the ground running with hands-on experience using AI in real design and product environments. You will shape how our teams work by recommending tools, connecting them into AI-ready workflows, and guiding the responsible use of AI across the design lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Embedded Team Partnership & Prototyping
Partner hands-on with teams to turn concepts into interactive prototypes built on Madi
Rapidly build code-based or AI-assisted prototypes to validate ideas and support user research
Help teams choose the right prototyping approach and fidelity for the problem at hand
Partner with engineering on a clean handoff when prototypes move toward production
Bring recurring needs and gaps back to the core team as candidates for new components or guidance
AI-Assisted Design Workflows
Guide teams in practical use of AI across ideation, content, prototyping, design-to-code, and documentation
Design, pilot, and refine repeatable AI-assisted workflows proven in real project environments
Build reusable assets like prompt libraries, templates, and agent configurations
Help teams evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, accessibility, brand alignment, and maintainability
Apply AI guardrails, including data privacy and responsible use, suited to a regulated enterprise
Track the AI tooling landscape and turn new capabilities into actionable recommendations
Tooling Strategy & Workflow Integration
Evaluate and recommend design and development tools based on fit, cost, security, and integration
Map the design-to-development toolchain and connect tools to reduce manual effort
Connect documentation, design files, tokens, and code into AI workflows via APIs, integrations, and MCP
Maximize existing tool investments by evaluating new features and how they fit team workflows
Lead pilots for new tools and integrations, documenting outcomes and recommendations for leadership
Collaboration & Enablement
Bridge individual teams and the core Madi team, working alongside the senior creative technologist who owns components and standards
Lead workshops, demos, and office hours to build AI and prototyping fluency across teams
Create practical guides and playbooks for using Madi and AI tools effectively
Support adoption by helping teams apply Madi components, patterns, and guidance correctly
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Work Experiences
6–10+ years of frontend engineering experience, with a strong focus on UI development
Proven experience working on or contributing to enterprise-scale design systems
Experience building and maintaining React component libraries in production environments
Experience working within organizations supporting multiple platforms, products, and CMS ecosystems
Technical Expertise
Expert-level proficiency in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
Strong understanding of design tokens, theming, and scalable component architecture
Experience integrating design systems with Figma and modern handoff workflows
Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA)
Experience with modern tooling (e.g., Storybook, Git, CI/CD pipelines)
AI & Emerging Technology
Experience leveraging AI tools within design or engineering workflows, or the ability to clearly articulate their application and tradeoffs
Understanding of how to validate, test, and productionize AI-assisted outputs
Soft Skills
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across design and engineering teams
Excellent communicator who can explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and drive initiatives forward
Strategic thinker who can confidently recommend solutions and influence direction
Applicant Notices & Disclaimers
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $70.00/hr - $80.00/hr.
