UX Accessibility Specialist II- Product

What the Edward Jones UX Accessibility Specialist II does…
The User Experience Accessibility Specialist II works with multiple product teams to incorporate accessibility into products and features. They educate on the importance and impact of digital accessibility, and help teams meet accessibility standards and the needs of people with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in embedding accessibility into every stage of the product lifecycle. They will have exposure with design reviews for accessibility, annotating designs for Developers, and auditing systems for accessibility using automated and manual techniques. They demonstrate a passion for creating user centered experiences.

What you’ll do…

Build and maintain effective partnerships with firm peers to increase the knowledge of digital accessibility standards and best practices.
Evaluate vendor products for accessibility.
Advise product partners on business and accessibility tradeoffs, as well as the impact design and development decisions have on users with disabilities.
Partner with User Experience team members to incorporate accessibility considerations into designs, content, and research.
Create accessibility annotations for development.
Assess the accessibility of products using automated and manual techniques, including testing with screen readers, keyboard navigation, text resize, etc. Report on findings and recommend solutions.
Assist with training efforts around digital accessibility, including accessible design, development, and assistive technology demonstrations.
Own self-development, staying current with digital accessibility techniques and tools, and demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking.
Work independently to support products and advance accessibility initiatives, leaning on leadership or Sr. team members when necessary.

Hiring Minimum: $81,750
Hiring Maximum: $139,194