Job responsibilities
- Lead the integration of accessibility best practices into our design system, ensuring that core components and design patterns are usable by individuals with diverse abilities
- Conduct usability evaluations and accessibility assessments to identify areas for improvement with the design system, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance accessibility
- Collaborate with design, development, and product teams to define and implement accessible design patterns and guidelines within the design system
- Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design principles across the organization, providing guidance and support to teams in adopting and implementing accessible design patterns
- Stay informed about industry best practices, standards, and regulations related to accessibility, and ensure that the design system aligns with these requirements
- Provide training and mentorship to team members on accessibility considerations and best practices, fostering a culture of accessibility awareness and expertise within the organization
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Proven experience in a similar role, with strong focus on accessibility and usability evaluation with a design system or digital product environment
- Prior Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines, including WCAG 2.1, ARIA, and best practices for designing accessible interfaces
- Demonstrate experience in conducting usability evaluations, accessibility testing, and providing actionable recommendations for improving accessibility
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and advocate for accessibility considerations
- Proficiency in using accessibility evaluation tools and assistive technologies to assess and improve the accessibility of digital products
- Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and the ability to translate accessibility requirements into design patterns and guidelines
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Collaboration and communication abilities with solid verbal, writing, visual communication, and presentation skills
- Able to work individually and collaboratively on all team initiatives and roadmaps
- Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Camtasia or other similar applications