Scrum Master - Design Systems

Cannot support corp to corp or C2C

Must be in the US and legally authorized to work in the US

Our major Pharmaceutical client is seeking an experienced and proactive Scrum Master to facilitate agile ceremonies and drive delivery for cross-functional initiatives centered around design systems, component-driven development, and UI documentation using Storybook and Figma. This role supports product, design, and engineering teams in building scalable, consistent, and high-quality digital experiences by orchestrating sprints, removing blockers, and fostering a high-performing agile culture.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Agile delivery across cross-functional teams, with a focus on design system adoption, reusable UI components, and front-end collaboration workflows leveraging Storybook and Figma.

A highly experienced and certified Scrum Master with a proven ability to lead Agile teams in fast-paced product and design-system environments. Brings strong experience facilitating Agile delivery for teams building and governing shared UI component libraries and design standards.

Core Skills & Experience

• Expert in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with a strong track record of facilitating sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and cross-team coordination.
• Skilled in coaching teams and stakeholders on Agile best practices, fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in supporting design and engineering teams using Figma for design system definition and Storybook for component documentation, testing, and collaboration.
• Strong understanding of component-driven UI development, including reusable components, versioning, and visual consistency.
• Adept at working with product managers, UX/UI designers, and front-end engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable user interfaces.
• Skilled in managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring timely delivery of program milestones.
• Proficient in Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Adobe Workfront.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews) across multiple workstreams related to design system and Storybook-based initiatives.
• Create and manage executive health dashboards and present program status, risks, and dependencies to senior leadership.
• Create and maintain detailed delivery plans, holding teams accountable to sprint and program commitments.
• Serve as an Agile coach and mentor for cross-functional teams, including UX designers, front-end engineers, and product managers.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure sprint goals align with design system objectives, including reusable components, standardized UI patterns, and accessibility considerations.
• Support product owners in backlog refinement and prioritization for initiatives involving Storybook component libraries, Figma design tokens, and UI governance.
• Proactively identify and remove blockers while tracking risks, dependencies, and cross-team impacts.
• Promote continuous improvement by gathering team feedback and optimizing Agile delivery practices.
• Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down, capacity) to support transparency and data-driven decisions.
• Coordinate with QA and engineering teams to support component testing, visual regression workflows, and release readiness for shared UI assets.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a product, design-system, or front-end engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum principles, frameworks, and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Familiarity with Storybook for UI component documentation and collaboration.
• Experience supporting teams using Figma design systems (tokens, components, libraries).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive Agile adoption.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting design system initiatives or component libraries used across multiple products or platforms.
• Understanding of component-driven development, front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular), and modern UI workflows.
• Familiarity with visual regression testing, accessibility standards, and UI quality governance.
• Prior experience working with enterprise-scale product or platform teams.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $70 to $80 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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