Senior Creative Technologist

Our client, a Fortune 100 company and the largest mutual life insurer in the U.S., is hiring a Creative Technologist for its Madi Design System team. In this role, you’ll work directly with product and design teams to build interactive prototypes and practical AI-assisted workflows, keep work aligned to Madi standards, and bring real-world insights back to help the system evolve. You’ll need to hit the ground running with hands-on experience using AI in real design and product environments, and you’ll help shape how teams choose tools and use AI responsibly.Responsibilities1. Prototyping & Team PartnershipBuild code-based and AI-assisted interactive prototypes on Madi to validate ideas and support user researchRecommend the right prototyping approach and fidelity for each problemEnsure a clean handoff to engineering as prototypes move toward productionReport recurring needs and gaps to the core team as candidates for new components or guidance2. AI-Assisted Design WorkflowsGuide teams in using AI across ideation, content, prototyping, design-to-code, and documentationDesign, pilot, and refine repeatable AI workflowsBuild reusable assets such as prompt libraries, templates, and agent configurationsEvaluate AI outputs for accuracy, accessibility, brand alignment, and maintainabilityApply AI guardrails, including data privacy and responsible use, for a regulated enterpriseMonitor the AI tooling landscape and make actionable recommendations3. Tooling Strategy & IntegrationEvaluate and recommend tools based on fit, cost, security, and integrationMap and connect the design-to-development toolchain to reduce manual workIntegrate documentation, design files, tokens, and code into AI workflows through APIs, integrations, and MCPGet more value from existing tools by assessing new featuresLead tool pilots and document outcomes and recommendations for leadership4. Collaboration & EnablementBridge individual teams and the core Madi team, working alongside the senior creative technologist who owns components and standardsLead workshops, demos, and office hours on AI and prototypingCreate guides and playbooks for Madi and AI toolsHelp teams apply Madi components, patterns, and guidance correctlyRequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experienceExperience6–10+ years of front-end engineering experience with a strong UI focusEnterprise-scale design system experienceBuilding and maintaining production React component librariesSupporting multiple platforms, products, and CMS ecosystemsTechnical SkillsExpert in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSSDesign tokens, theming, and scalable component architectureFigma integration and modern design handoff workflowsAccessibility standards (WCAG, ADA)Storybook, Git, and CI/CD pipelinesAI ExperienceHands-on use of AI tools in design or engineering workflows, or the ability to clearly explain how they apply and their trade-offsKnowing how to validate, test, and productionize AI-assisted outputsSoft SkillsStrong collaboration across design and engineeringClear communicator who can explain technical concepts to a range of stakeholdersSelf-starter who drives initiatives independentlyStrategic thinker who confidently influences direction