Senior CMS Front End Designer

Recruitment Hive; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Hive seeks a Senior CMS Frontend Designer to build and maintain a reusable component library and templates in Astro/TypeScript from Figma designs, using React islands only when needed. You will create highly interactive sites, collaborate with designers and developers, and ensure accessibility to WCAG 2.2 Level AA.

You will translate wireframes into high-quality code, integrate APIs, and contribute to performance and SEO for robust frontline experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a design system or component library from Figma designs.
• Proven ability to deliver responsive, high-performing websites with SEO and WCAG 2.2 AA.
• Experience working in an Agile multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with front-end performance monitoring and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a documented, reusable component library and page templates in Astro and TypeScript from Figma designs, using React islands only when interactivity is required.
• Create highly interactive sites and identify opportunities to improve dynamic user experiences.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and back-end developers to translate wireframes into high-quality code and seamlessly integrate APIs for smooth front-to-back data flow.
• Deliver accessibility to WCAG 2.2 Level AA, including semantic HTML, correct ARIA use, keyboard and focus management, colour contrast, reduced motion, and accessible forms and error handling.

Skills

Astro

TypeScript

Figma

React Islands

Accessibility WCAG 2.2

API Integration

Wireframes to code

Agile teamwork

Performance monitoring

Tools

Lighthouse CI

Real User Monitoring

SEO

Job description

• Ability to Obtain Baseline Clearance Required

Our client, a Commonwealth Government organisation who brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas and events, are looking for a Senior CMS Frontend Designer.

Duties of the Senior CMS Frontend Designer.

Build and maintain a documented, reusable component library and page templates in Astro and TypeScript from Figma designs, using React islands only when interactivity is required.

• Create highly interactive sites and identify opportunities to improve dynamic user experiences.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and back-end developers to translate wireframes into high-quality code and seamlessly integrate APIs for smooth front-to-back data flow.
• Deliver accessibility to WCAG 2.2 Level AA, including semantic HTML, correct ARIA use, keyboard and focus management, colour contrast, reduced motion, and accessible forms and error handling.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Demonstrated and proven experience performing the duties and responsibilities relevant to the role being applied for, including the required technical skills, technologies, frameworks and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading the implementation of a design system or component library from Figma designs, using design tokens and documented usage patterns.
• Demonstrated experience delivering responsive, high-performing websites with sound technical SEO and expertise in accessible front-end development to WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an Agile, multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with front-end performance monitoring and analytics (real user monitoring, Lighthouse CI or similar).

Please note, applications close on Wednesday, 25th November 2026 at midday, Canberra time.

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.