Offer summary

Qualifications:

Case study or portfolio demonstrating an end-to-end design process, Knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessibility standards, Experience leading design projects from concept to implementation, Strong communication and presentation skills..

Key responsabilities:

Lead end-to-end design processes for major features or products

Collaborate with product management to define requirements and success metrics

Plan and conduct user research with diverse participants

Mentor mid-level designers and provide feedback on accessibility implementation.

Job description

About the Role: As a Senior Product Designer, you'll lead design efforts on key projects, shape our accessibility-first approach, and champion user-centered design throughout the organization. You'll bring deep expertise in accessible design patterns and mentor other team members while driving innovation in digital accessibility solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end design processes for major features or products
Develop and document accessible design patterns and best practices
Identify opportunities for improving UX and accessibility across the product suite
Collaborate with product management to define requirements and success metrics
Collaborate with product management to define research objectives
Plan and conduct user research with diverse participants
Plan and conduct secondary research
Synthesize research findings into actionable insights
Advocate for user needs based on research data
Lead collaborative workshops with key stakeholders
Present design concepts to stakeholders and defend design decisions
Collaborate with development on technical solutions
Contribute to the company's design system
Scope design effort for strategic initiatives and feature requests
Mentor mid-level designers and provide feedback on accessibility implementation

Required Qualifications:

Case study or portfolio that demonstrates an end-to-end design process, including outcomes
Knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessibility standards
Experience leading design projects from concept to implementation
Proficiency with design and prototyping tools
Experience conducting user research with diverse participants
Ability to translate complex design requirements into accessible and intuitive designs
Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in SaaS product design
Certifications in accessibility (IAAP, etc.)
Experience designing for assistive technologies
Hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools
Understanding of development constraints and technical feasibility
Experience in mentoring other designers
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS to understand implementation constraints
Basic familiarity with JavaScript to effectively communicate interaction needs
Understanding of ARIA attributes and semantic HTML for accessibility implementation
Ability to use browser developer tools to inspect and test accessibility features
Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and how to interpret their results
Understanding of how design decisions translate to code implementation
Knowledge of design system implementation and component-based architecture
Ability to create simple coded prototypes to demonstrate complex interactions
Understanding of platform-specific accessibility guidelines and implementation requirements

Success in this Role Means:

Leading initiatives that measurably improve product accessibility, engagement, and adoption
Establishing yourself as a usability and accessibility expert within the organization
Positively influencing design direction across multiple projects
Building strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
Mentoring and elevating the work of other designers