Systems Architect - III

Matlen Silver; New York (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver is seeking a Senior Creative Technologist for a 3-month contract to join the Madi Design System team. This fully remote role is open to USC or GC candidates, with a focus on building AI-assisted workflows and interactive prototypes across product and design teams.

You will shape how teams work by recommending tools, integrating AI-ready workflows, and guiding responsible AI use in design lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years front-end development experience.
• Experience working on enterprise-scale design systems.
• Proficiency in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and design to turn concepts into interactive prototypes on Madi.
• Develop code-based or AI-assisted prototypes to validate ideas and support user research.
• Guide teams in choosing prototyping approaches and hand off prototypes to production.

Skills

Frontend engineering

UI development

Design systems experience

React components

Accessibility (WCAG/ADA)

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Storybook

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Figma integration

Job description

Job Title: Senior Creative Technologist

Duration: 03 months + Possible Extension

Payrate: Negotiable

Schedule: 100% Remote

Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates

It is an exciting time to join our client as they continue to innovate our technology and build the next generation of digital experiences for our customers. They are a Fortune 100 company and the largest mutual life insurance company in the U.S. We invest in our people and provide the support needed to grow and advance their careers.

Our client is 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 working 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.

Roles & 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

Preferred Skills:

• 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 produce AI-assisted outputs

Required Skills:

• Experience Required: 5+ years of experience in front-end development, or UX engineering role.85-90%
• Expert in front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks).
• Experience within a design system team
• Knowledge of accessibility standards Engineering.

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