Digital Accessibility Product Design Specialist
US Tech Solutions, Boston, MA, United States
$85 per hour
Boston, MA
Contract
Duration:
6 months
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Accessibility UX Lead to embed within our UX organization and champion inclusive design practices across digital products.
This role partners closely with Product Designers, Researchers, Content Designers, Engineering, and the central Accessibility program to ensure experiences meet WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AAA standards while going beyond compliance to deliver meaningful usability for users with disabilities.
You will play a key role in advancing accessibility maturity and integrating inclusive design into core product workflows.
Responsibilities
Embed accessibility into discovery, ideation, and design critiques
Define and standardize accessible interaction patterns
Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AAA standards (color contrast, typography, motion, keyboard behavior)
Review and mitigate accessibility risks prior to engineering handoff
Partner with Research to support inclusive usability testing and validation
Validate designs using assistive technologies where appropriate
Establish and document accessibility standards within the design system
Create clear accessibility annotations and implementation guidance
Train and mentor designers on inclusive design best practices
Elevate accessibility from a compliance requirement to a core product quality principle
Experience
5+ years of experience in Product Design, Interaction Design, or UX
Deep expertise in accessible interaction design and inclusive design principles
Strong understanding of:
Visual accessibility and color contrast standards
Assistive technologies and keyboard navigation
WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AAA guidelines
Experience influencing cross-functional teams across Design, Research, and Engineering
Ability to translate accessibility standards into practical, scalable design solutions
Skills
Visual accessibility
WCAG 2.1/2.2 AAA
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Boston, MA
Contract
Duration:
6 months
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Accessibility UX Lead to embed within our UX organization and champion inclusive design practices across digital products.
This role partners closely with Product Designers, Researchers, Content Designers, Engineering, and the central Accessibility program to ensure experiences meet WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AAA standards while going beyond compliance to deliver meaningful usability for users with disabilities.
You will play a key role in advancing accessibility maturity and integrating inclusive design into core product workflows.
Responsibilities
Embed accessibility into discovery, ideation, and design critiques
Define and standardize accessible interaction patterns
Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AAA standards (color contrast, typography, motion, keyboard behavior)
Review and mitigate accessibility risks prior to engineering handoff
Partner with Research to support inclusive usability testing and validation
Validate designs using assistive technologies where appropriate
Establish and document accessibility standards within the design system
Create clear accessibility annotations and implementation guidance
Train and mentor designers on inclusive design best practices
Elevate accessibility from a compliance requirement to a core product quality principle
Experience
5+ years of experience in Product Design, Interaction Design, or UX
Deep expertise in accessible interaction design and inclusive design principles
Strong understanding of:
Visual accessibility and color contrast standards
Assistive technologies and keyboard navigation
WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AAA guidelines
Experience influencing cross-functional teams across Design, Research, and Engineering
Ability to translate accessibility standards into practical, scalable design solutions
Skills
Visual accessibility
WCAG 2.1/2.2 AAA
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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