Senior UI/UX Designer & Accessibility Specialist

Senior UI/UX Designer & Accessibility Specialist

• $60k – $90k • No equity
• |Remote ( United States )
• |7 years of exp
• |Full Time

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United States

Remote Work Policy Remote only

Company Location

California • Delaware • New York City • Washington DC

Visa Sponsorship Not Available

Preferred Timezones Eastern Time

RelocationAllowed

Skills

• HTML

• UI/UX Design

• WCAG 2.0

• Accessibility (WCAG 2.0)

• WCAG 2.1 AA

• Hiring contact

• Swati Singh

• Employee

About the job

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior UI/UX Designer & Accessibility Specialist to lead the user research, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design of a modern, accessible, and user-friendly website for HACG.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in user-centered design, responsive interfaces, prototyping, and digital accessibility, with practical knowledge of WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 requirements. The candidate will work closely with stakeholders and development teams to create intuitive digital experiences for housing applicants, residents, landlords, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct stakeholder interviews, discovery workshops, and user research to understand organizational needs and user expectations.

• Develop user personas, journey maps, and workflows for housing applicants, Housing Choice Voucher participants, residents, landlords, and developers.

• Design a clear information architecture, sitemap, and constituent-focused navigation system.

• Create accessible wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.

• Develop a consistent visual design system, including typography, colors, components, and interaction states.

• Design responsive interfaces optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

• Apply WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 accessibility principles throughout the design process.

• Ensure accessible color contrast, keyboard navigation patterns, focus indicators, readable typography, and screen-reader-friendly interaction designs.

• Design intuitive user experiences for interactive tools, including eligibility questionnaires, waitlist status interfaces, property maps, calculators, search, calendars, and resource directories.

• Develop user-friendly interfaces for CMS-managed content and external tenant and landlord portals.

• Collaborate with developers to ensure design accuracy, accessibility, and functional usability during implementation.

• Conduct usability testing and incorporate feedback into design improvements.

• Prepare design specifications, component guidelines, and handoff documentation for development.

• Support accessibility reviews and design-related quality assurance before launch.

• Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior-level UI/UX or product design for complex websites or digital platforms.

• Strong proficiency with Figma or comparable interface design and prototyping tools.

• Experience with user research, user flows, information architecture, wireframing, and interactive prototyping.

• Demonstrated expertise in responsive web design and design systems.

• Strong understanding of WCAG accessibility standards, preferably WCAG 2.2 Level AA, and Section 508 requirements.

• Knowledge of semantic HTML, WAI-ARIA concepts, keyboard accessibility, and screen-reader usability.

• Experience designing complex forms, search interfaces, dashboards, filters, and interactive workflows.

• Ability to translate complex requirements into simple, accessible user experiences.

• Strong communication, documentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Preferred Experience

• Experience with government, public-sector, healthcare, housing, or other public-service websites.

• Experience designing for users with disabilities, older adults, and people with varying digital literacy levels.

• Familiarity with multilingual and translation-friendly website design.

• Experience collaborating with WordPress or Drupal development teams.

• Knowledge of accessibility testing tools and manual usability evaluation methods.

• Expected Deliverables

• Stakeholder research findings and user personas.

• User journey maps and information architecture.

• Sitemap and navigation specifications.

• Wireframes and interactive prototypes.

• Responsive high-fidelity UI designs and design system.

• Accessibility-focused design specifications.

• Design handoff documentation and implementation support.

• Usability testing findings and design recommendations.

• Ideal Candidate

• A design professional who can transform complex public housing services into clear, intuitive, inclusive, and accessible digital experiences for diverse communities.

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About the company

Wexus Win Works

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Providing IT staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions across the United States11-50 Employees

California

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