Design Technologist, Marketing: 26-02478

Akraya, Inc.; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

This role at Akraya supports building net-new interactive and gamified member experiences within Credit Karma’s Experience Builder platform. The candidate blends front-end development, content/design thinking, and AI-assisted workflows to rapidly turn ideas into engaging experiences such as games, quizzes, polls, and trivia.

The position emphasizes experimentation, user engagement, rapid prototyping, and optimization based on performance data.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building interactive web experiences, games, quizzes, or gamified content.
• Strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills; React experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated hands-on use of AI development/prototyping tools such as Claude, Cursor, Copilot, or similar.
• Experience working within an existing platform, design system, or component ecosystem rather than building from scratch.
• Strong understanding of design principles, content design, and/or content strategy.
• Experience with testing, experimentation, A/B testing, and data-driven iteration.
• Ability to work independently, move quickly, incorporate feedback, and operate effectively with minimal oversight.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• A strong online portfolio showcasing interactive/gamified experiences, craft, and collaborative process.

Responsibilities

• Build and launch interactive member experiences including games, polls, trivia, quizzes, and other engagement-focused formats.
• Use AI tools such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar to accelerate ideation, prototyping, and production.
• Develop experiences within Credit Karma’s Experience Builder platform and existing Containers ecosystem/design system.
• Rapidly prototype concepts and convert ideas into production-ready interactive experiences.
• Partner with the team to improve click-through, completion, repeat engagement, and monthly active member metrics.
• Support A/B testing and experimentation, using performance data to refine and improve experiences.
• Ensure all deliverables meet brand, accessibility, QA, and production-quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and respond quickly to feedback in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

React

AI tools Claude

AI tools Cursor

AI tools Copilot

Experience Builder/Design Systems

A/B Testing & Engagement Optimization

Front-end Development

Portfolio of interactive experiences

English communication

Tools

Claude

Cursor

Copilot

Job description

Primary Skills: Interactive Web Experience Development (advanced), HTML/CSS/JavaScript (advanced), AI-Assisted Development (advanced), Experience Builder/Design Systems(advanced), A/B Testing & Engagement Optimization (intermediate-advanced) Contract Type: W2 Only Duration: 5 Months Location: Oakland, CA (#LI-Hybrid) Pay Range: $75- $80 #LP

Job Summary

This role is responsible for building net-new interactive and gamified member experiences within Credit Karma’s Experience Builder platform. The ideal candidate will combine front-end development, content/design thinking, and AI-assisted workflows to rapidly turn ideas into engaging experiences such as games, quizzes, polls, and trivia. The role focuses heavily on experimentation, user engagement, rapid prototyping, and optimizing experiences based on performance data.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and launch interactive member experiences including games, polls, trivia, quizzes, and other engagement-focused formats.
• Use AI tools such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar to accelerate ideation, prototyping, and production.
• Develop experiences within Credit Karma’s Experience Builder platform and existing Containers ecosystem/design system.
• Rapidly prototype concepts and convert ideas into production-ready interactive experiences.
• Partner with the team to improve click-through, completion, repeat engagement, and monthly active member metrics.
• Support A/B testing and experimentation, using performance data to refine and improve experiences.
• Ensure all deliverables meet brand, accessibility, QA, and production-quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and respond quickly to feedback in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

Must-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience building interactive web experiences, games, quizzes, or gamified content.
• Strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills; React experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated hands-on use of AI development/prototyping tools such as Claude, Cursor, Copilot, or similar.
• Experience working within an existing platform, design system, or component ecosystem rather than building entirely from scratch.
• Strong understanding of design principles, content design, and/or content strategy.
• Experience with testing, experimentation, A/B testing, and data-driven iteration.
• Ability to work independently, move quickly, incorporate feedback, and operate effectively with minimal oversight.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• A strong online portfolio showcasing interactive/gamified experiences, craft, and collaborative process.

Industry Experience

Experience in consumer technology, fintech, digital products, media, marketing technology, or high-engagement web/mobile experiences is preferred. Candidates from agencies, startups, or product-focused environments with a strong interactive portfolio could also be a good fit.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!