User Experience (UX) Accessibility Designer

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

Entry Level

The University of Virginia Library is seeking a User Experience (UX) Accessibility Designer with expertise in accessibility and design systems to enhance inclusive digital platforms. The role involves leading accessibility-centered design efforts, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1 and ADA.

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Responsibilities

Guide and implement accessibility standards across products and services, in alignment with WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and ADA requirements.
Conduct accessibility audits, usability testing, and remediation of UI design and code.
Advise designers and developers on accessibility in design systems, UI, components, and interaction patterns.
Collaborate with developers to ensure accessibility is considered throughout the front-end development process (HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
Design accessible user interfaces for web and mobile platforms based on human-centered design methods.
Contribute to and evolve the Library's design system, ensuring accessibility is built into all UI elements and documentation.
Partner with user researchers to define key metrics, gather insights from users with disabilities, and iterate on accessible solutions.
Maintain up-to-date documentation on accessibility workflows, guidelines, and evaluation processes.
Promote a culture of accessibility across teams, offering training, support, and practical implementation guidance.
Collaborate on strategic initiatives related to digital accessibility policy and organizational standards.

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or related discipline
At least one year of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Guide and implement accessibility standards across products and services, in alignment with WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and ADA requirements.
Conduct accessibility audits, usability testing, and remediation of UI design and code.
Advise designers and developers on accessibility in design systems, UI, components, and interaction patterns.
Collaborate with developers to ensure accessibility is considered throughout the front-end development process (HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
Design accessible user interfaces for web and mobile platforms based on human-centered design methods.
Contribute to and evolve the Library's design system, ensuring accessibility is built into all UI elements and documentation.
Partner with user researchers to define key metrics, gather insights from users with disabilities, and iterate on accessible solutions.
Maintain up-to-date documentation on accessibility workflows, guidelines, and evaluation processes.
Promote a culture of accessibility across teams, offering training, support, and practical implementation guidance.
Collaborate on strategic initiatives related to digital accessibility policy and organizational standards.

Preferred

Degree in User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Design, or related field of study.
Demonstrated experience in digital design and/or front-end development with a strong accessibility focus.
Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 standards, ARIA implementation, and inclusive design principles.
Proven experience working with and testing designs using assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, ZoomText).
Ability to identify and resolve accessibility barriers in digital products.
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for evaluating, supporting, and remediating accessible interfaces.
Experience creating clear, concise technical documentation, including accessibility specifications, design annotations, and developer handoffs.
Strong communication skills and experience collaborating across disciplines in a design-driven environment.
UX/UI Portfolio that also demonstrates understanding of accessibility and includes relevant examples.

Benefits

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

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