Accessible UI/UX Development Lead

### Accessible UI/UX Web Design

* Lead accessible UI and UX web design across digital products, platforms, and marketing channels.

* Define inclusive interaction patterns, layout systems, colour usage, typography, and information architecture that meet accessibility standards without compromising usability or visual quality.

* Ensure accessibility is embedded at the design stage rather than retrofitted during development.

* Collaborate closely with designers to review wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs for accessibility compliance and inclusive user experience.

### Accessibility Ownership and Governance

* Ensure all web content, applications, and interfaces are accessible by default and compliant with recognised accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

* Establish, maintain, and evolve accessibility design and development standards, guidelines, and documentation.

* Act as a subject-matter expert and internal authority on digital accessibility across UI/UX design and front-end development.

### Platform and Product Leadership

* Own and shape the UI/UX vision for accessibility-focused digital platforms and tools.

* Embed accessibility throughout the product lifecycle, from user research and design through development, testing, and release.

* Balance accessibility, usability, performance, and visual clarity to deliver inclusive, high-quality user experiences.

### Development and Technical Excellence

* Design and implement accessible UI components and front-end patterns using modern web technologies.

* Review and guide front-end implementation to ensure accessible designs are accurately translated into code.

* Maintain and contribute to accessible design systems and component libraries that align design and development practices.

### Client Advisory and Consulting

* Advise clients on best practices for accessible UI/UX design and front-end implementation.

* Support clients in designing accessible user journeys, components, and interactions from the outset.

* Translate accessibility requirements into clear, practical design and engineering recommendations.

### Required Qualifications

* Proven experience in accessible UI/UX web design and front-end development.

* Strong, hands-on knowledge of WCAG and inclusive design principles.

* Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks.

* Demonstrated experience designing accessible layouts, interactions, and component systems.

* Ability to evaluate accessibility across both design artefacts and live digital interfaces.

* Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with designers, developers, and stakeholders.



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URL: https://ascension.ie/job/accessible-uiux-development-lead-239624/