Senior UI/UX Architect - Design Systems & Accessibility

Smart IMS Inc; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart IMS Inc. is seeking a Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect to lead enterprise design systems and accessible UI frameworks, with hybrid work flexibility in Des Moines, IA. You will shape scalable, reusable components and advocate WCAG-compliant interfaces across applications.

The role requires deep front-end architecture knowledge, mastery of Angular, HTML, SASS, and Storybook, plus experience guiding accessibility reviews and design-system maturity within an enterprise context.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise design systems and reusable component libraries.
• Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA accessibility standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing.
• Advanced proficiency in Angular, HTML, and SASS development.
• Hands-on experience with Storybook for component development and documentation.
• Strong understanding of UX design principles, accessibility-first design, and user interface architecture.
• Experience working with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience conducting accessibility audits, code reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Familiarity with .NET, MVC, SQL, and enterprise application integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise design systems and reusable component libraries.
• Build accessible, scalable UI components using Angular, HTML, and SASS.
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards, including advanced accessibility requirements.
• Develop and document reusable components using Storybook.
• Create high-level wrapper components that promote consistency across applications.
• Conduct accessibility reviews, audits, and usability assessments.
• Collaborate with developers, UX teams, and stakeholders to establish design and accessibility standards.
• Provide mentorship and guidance on accessibility and design system best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to front-end development standards.
• Support enterprise modernization initiatives by delivering accessible and user-centered solutions.

Skills

Front-end development

Design systems

Accessibility WCAG

Angular

Storybook

UX design

USWDS

Stakeholder management

Accessibility audits

.NET/MVC/SQL familiarity

Tools

.NET

MVC

SQL

Storybook

Job description

Smart IMS Inc. is seeking a Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect to lead enterprise design systems and accessible UI frameworks, with hybrid work flexibility in Des Moines, IA. You will shape scalable, reusable components and advocate WCAG-compliant interfaces across applications.

The role requires deep front-end architecture knowledge, mastery of Angular, HTML, SASS, and Storybook, plus experience guiding accessibility reviews and design-system maturity within an enterprise context.