Accessibility CX Designer

Aquent has an EXCITING opportunity for an Accessibility CX Designer!

While this opporunity is remote, we will only consider candidates that live in or around the following cities:

Boston, MA
New York, NY
Providence, RI
Atlanta, GA
Philadelphia, PA
Chicago, IL **
Dallas, TX **

** Must be able to work Eastern Time Zone hours **

If you...

Are an advocate for the customer
Believe user interface and design is a means of communication
Naturally simplify complex or abstract concepts
Focus on the problem being solved for instead of trendiness
Prioritize information architecture just as highly as aesthetic
Consistently communicate clearly and concisely
Deeply understand topics of disability inclusion
Possess expert knowledge of digital accessibility and universal design principles
Dive nto a problem to deliver results
Deliver quick iterative success that builds on their work and the work of others

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

5+ years bringing digital products to life
3+ years in a role focusing on disability inclusion or digital accessibility
3+ years creating low fidelity and high-fidelity mockups impacting an external customer-base
3+ years working on a team using agile or lean development practices
2+ years mapping user journeys and documenting customer experiences
Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility standards: WCAG 2.1, Universal Design Principles
Subject matter expertise of Apple and Google Human Interface Guidelines
Fluent use of industry standard design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, etc.

Client Description:

Our Client:

Makes it their mission to guide people toward better health
Is considered by Fast Company to be amongst the most innovative companies
Is listed by Forbes as one of the world’s most admired companies
This includes altering the products they offer at retail to more health-conscious offerings!

Our client has recently made a move toward a major merger, which means this is a great time to get involved! Two big industry brands coming together.

Working here gets you into a fast-paced environment, with tons of cross-functional working relationships. You’d have exposure to a number of teams related to any project you’re working on, and we sometimes see freelancers convert to permanent employees on teams they’ve had the opportunity to interact with. This is definitely a standout opportunity!

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK THROUGH AQUENT:

We care about your CAREER GOALS.

We offer resume & portfolio review + interview prep. You'll feel set for success!
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Working with AQUENT gets you access to some pretty cool things, including:

Subsidized health, vision and dental benefits
Access to Fidelity 401(k) and FSA Program
Direct deposit for your weekly paycheck
Check our Benefits out. Up to 85% subsidy