As a Senior UX Designer, you will work on creating inclusive digital experiences and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. You will collaborate with various teams to review and test products for accessibility compliance.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and communicate closely with key stakeholders in Design, Product Management, and Product Engineering throughout the product development cycle
- Collaborate with the Testing Lead for on-time completion of deliverables in alignment with the set expectations
- Collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure that accessibility recommendations are implemented appropriately
- Report and track accessibility defects and ensure timely closure of the defects
- Demonstrate proficiency in products of high complexity with an ability to operate independently without extensive direction
- Participate in creating and maintaining process documentation in partnership with subject matter experts
- Suggest process improvement ideas, provide feedback on testing tools, applications, and process
- Contribute to the success of organizational initiatives
- Seek and share candid feedback
- Lead by example in creating a positive, supportive team environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and respectful discussion
- Stay abreast of evolving accessibility standards and trends in the industry
- Continuously develop skills and knowledge in the field of inclusive design, accessibility engineering, testing, and remediation
Requirements
- Bachelorās or higher degree in the field of Computer Science/User Experience Design or a related field
- 5-9 years of industry experience in quality assurance related to accessibility assessment for both desktop and mobile applications
- Demonstrable knowledge of WCAG 2.2, Section 508, WAI-ARIA standards/guidelines/regulations
- Expertise in working with assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, Talkback, and VoiceOver on both Web and mobile apps
- Hands-on experience in performing accessibility assessments, documenting results, and following through to ensure adherence
- Experience with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, WAVE, ARC, CCA, Lighthouse, Insights, Accessibility Scanner
- Good understanding of inclusive design principles and an obsessive eye for visual and interaction details
- Solid knowledge of semantic HTML and appropriate use of ARIA markup
- Familiarity with bug tracking systems such as Jira
- Ability to problem-solve and work independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be willing and able to proactively reach out to stakeholders and team members for collaboration and support
- Certifications such as CPACC or WAS from IAAP
- Familiarity with design tools such as Figma
- Experience in delivering accessibility trainings to developers and designers
Key Skills
- Accessibility specialist
- Web accessibility standards
- WCAG 2.2
- Section 508
- WAI-ARIA
- Assistive technologies
- Accessibility testing tools
- Inclusive design principles
- Semantic HTML
- ARIA markup
- Bug tracking systems
- Communication skills
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Independent work
- Design tools
- Figma
- Accessibility trainings
- Quality assurance
- Accessibility assessment
Benefits
- Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance
- Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more
About Walmart
Sixty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the worldās biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, weāre reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. When you join our Walmart family of brands, youāll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. We are ecstatic to have been named a Great Place to WorkĀ® Certified May 2023 ā May 2024, Disability: IN 2023 Best Places to Work, and Fast Company 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and build a career youāre proud of.
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