What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inclusive Design Manager (Chicago, IL) position at CapTech?
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UX, Interaction design and / or Visual Design paired with an expert understanding of Accessibility best practices including deep familiarity with WCAG – demonstrated through CPACC, WAS, or CPWA certification
Proven written, verbal, conceptual and visual communication skills
High-level understanding of technologies with the ability to weave that understanding together to make informed decisions
Ability to create and present to internal teams and clients clean, detailed deliverables with high production value
Ability to work on multiple projects and deliver on time
Expert understanding of usability principles and accessibility heuristics
Advanced proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, InVision and Sketch
Advanced knowledge of WCAG and other accessibility guidelines and standards
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front-end development concepts
Working knowledge of manual and automated accessibility review methodologies, using keyboard-only, screen readers, or tools such as Axe or WAVE
Proven track record of raising awareness and developing accessibility solutions in previous roles
5 years professional experience in the design industry
4 year degree in Design, HCI, Information Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science or other relevant field of study
2 years professional experience in an Accessibility-focused role
Responsibilities
As an Inclusive Design Manager, you’ll actively engage as a member of the Customer Experience practice area collaborating across teams to design and develop innovative and accessible solutions that ensure our digital products are usable by people across a wide spectrum of ability
You will design, contribute to, test and review projects, providing actionable feedback and advice on accessibility improvements
You will also be actively involved in raising awareness for the importance of accessibility throughout the organization
Your role is to facilitate the implementation of accessible solutions and normalize inclusive design in our work
Crafting innovative information architectures, task flows, wireframes, prototypes or visual designs that follow interaction design and accessibility best practices
Creating clean, informative, and concise presentations for clients and internal teams that communicate the rationale behind designs
Leading advanced activities such as design workshops, rapid prototyping, and iterative user testing
Reviewing designs for accessibility best practices and collaborating directly with designers to identify and implement accessibility improvements
Providing oversight and direction for UX Analysts and Interaction Designers prior to review with Creative Director / UX Director and / or clients
Annotating design documents with important accessibility requirements
Conducting thorough accessibility testing of websites and apps using both automated tools and manual testing methods
Developing accessibility reports following standard formats such as VPAT or WCAG -EM
Providing training and recommendations for clients and team members regarding user experience, inclusive design and digital accessibility
Advocating for and spreading awareness of accessibility across the company and with our clients
Working with internal teams to develop solutions for the implementation of accessibility best practices and inclusive design within CapTech’s workplace
Building and maintaining various accessibility-focused documentation and toolkits available to all employees
Supporting tracking and reporting on accessibility-related task progress across projects
Collaborating with project and department leadership to plan roadmaps and assign tasks associated with the implementation and testing of accessibility in our work
Benefits
You decide where and how you want to develop, and we help get you there with customizable career progression and a comprehensive benefits package to support you along the way
Alongside our suite of traditional benefits encompassing generous PTO, health coverage, disability insurance, paid family leave and more, we’ve launched extended benefits to help meet our employees’ needs
CapFlex – Employee-first mentality that supports a remote and hybrid workforce and empowers daily flexibility while servicing our clients
Learning & Development – Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on-demand learning courses, mentorship, and skill development paths
Modern Health –A mental health and well-being platform that provides 1 : 1 care, group support sessions, and self-serve resources to support employees and their families through life’s ups and downs
Carrot Fertility –Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage for all paths to parenthood – including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more – and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care
Fringe –A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits, allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them – ranging from vendors like Netflix, Spotify, and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment, travel, fitness, and more
Philanthropic Partnerships – Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities
401(k) Matching – Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness
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