DesignX Community
Senior UX Designer, Product Accessibility Specialist
DesignX Community, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Working at Walmart International means a career without boundaries. There’s always room to grow, to take on another challenge, to roll up your sleeves and contribute, and to find professional rewards for your hard work. Yes, we are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, Inc. But you will quickly find that we are a company that wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our clubs and stores. Join us and you will discover why our company is a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you will be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.
About the job
We’re looking for a Product Accessibility Specialist to join our Walmart International UX team. You will support the execution of the Accessibility/Inclusive Design strategy across various platforms for global markets. This role entails closely collaborating with the Accessibility/Inclusive Design Leader, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders to ensure we maximize our opportunities for Inclusive Design.
What you will doYou will -
Play an active role in creating and delivering on accessibility strategy for key product experiences across platforms (web, iOS and Android)
Partner with cross-functional teams - UX designers, researchers, developers, and content creators to identify/resolve accessibility barriers and embed accessibility in product design and development processes
Lead the design and delivery of comprehensive accessibility training programs for diverse audiences within the organization, including product teams, designers, developers, and executives.
Solves complex accessibility challenges and educate product teams and provide guidance and direction on accessibility standards and shift-left practices
Influence product teams and stakeholders at all levels to prioritize accessibility.
Review designs, mockups, and prototypes, and provide coaching to empower design and engineering teams to build more inclusive end-to-end user experiences
Bake accessibility in product processes to create accessibility specs and annotations
Lead conversations and implementation of accessibility automation into existing processes
Create presentations, case studies and reporting to drive accessibility change
Acts as a subject matter expert on accessibility compliance requirements, ensuring that products meet relevant legal and regulatory standards
Stay up to date with industry developments and trends related to digital accessibility
Act as a strategic thought partner across the organization on accessibility and advocate for accessibility and inclusive design throughout the organization to drive accessibility program maturity
Your Qualifications
5-7 years experience working in a similar role in a complex dynamic organization, with a demonstrated track record of driving accessibility maturity in a product organization
5 or more years experience in a front-end development or experience design role
IAAP’s accessibility certification CPACC, WAS (CPWA) required
Proven ability to provide accessibility solutions for designers, developers, and testers and working collaboratively with agile, cross-functional teams
Proven ability developing and delivering on accessibility training and driving organizational change through advocacy and coaching
Strong understanding of current international accessibility laws, standards, and best practices, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1/2.2 and ARIA
Knowledge of assistive technology and contributing to design systems for digital products
Proficient with testing using screen reader(s) such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver and Talkback and accessibility assessment, inspection & evaluation tools
Experience and knowledge in HTML and CSS, especially in relation to accessibility principles
Knowledge of accessibility automation for CI/CD, continuous monitoring etc.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas to various stakeholders
Passion for digital accessibility and a commitment to creating products and services that are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or background
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see
https://one.walmart.com/notices
.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see
One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications..
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in UI/UX design, graphic design, visual communication, product design, computer science, information technology, or related area and 3 years’ experience in UI/UX, interactive and visual design, electronics art, multimedia design, or related area. Option 2: 5 years’ experience in UI/UX, interactive and visual design, electronics art, multimedia design, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Design certification (for example, IDEOU - Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate), Driving product development in a user experience area, Master's degree in UI/UX Design, Interactive and Visual Design, Product Design, or related area, Related industry experience (for example, retail, supply chain, eCommerce, healthcare), UI/UX, Interactive and Visual Design, Electronics Art, Multimedia Design, or related area, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Primary Location...
680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, United States of America
About Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
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What you'll do...
Working at Walmart International means a career without boundaries. There’s always room to grow, to take on another challenge, to roll up your sleeves and contribute, and to find professional rewards for your hard work. Yes, we are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, Inc. But you will quickly find that we are a company that wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our clubs and stores. Join us and you will discover why our company is a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you will be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.
About the job
We’re looking for a Product Accessibility Specialist to join our Walmart International UX team. You will support the execution of the Accessibility/Inclusive Design strategy across various platforms for global markets. This role entails closely collaborating with the Accessibility/Inclusive Design Leader, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders to ensure we maximize our opportunities for Inclusive Design.
What you will doYou will -
Play an active role in creating and delivering on accessibility strategy for key product experiences across platforms (web, iOS and Android)
Partner with cross-functional teams - UX designers, researchers, developers, and content creators to identify/resolve accessibility barriers and embed accessibility in product design and development processes
Lead the design and delivery of comprehensive accessibility training programs for diverse audiences within the organization, including product teams, designers, developers, and executives.
Solves complex accessibility challenges and educate product teams and provide guidance and direction on accessibility standards and shift-left practices
Influence product teams and stakeholders at all levels to prioritize accessibility.
Review designs, mockups, and prototypes, and provide coaching to empower design and engineering teams to build more inclusive end-to-end user experiences
Bake accessibility in product processes to create accessibility specs and annotations
Lead conversations and implementation of accessibility automation into existing processes
Create presentations, case studies and reporting to drive accessibility change
Acts as a subject matter expert on accessibility compliance requirements, ensuring that products meet relevant legal and regulatory standards
Stay up to date with industry developments and trends related to digital accessibility
Act as a strategic thought partner across the organization on accessibility and advocate for accessibility and inclusive design throughout the organization to drive accessibility program maturity
Your Qualifications
5-7 years experience working in a similar role in a complex dynamic organization, with a demonstrated track record of driving accessibility maturity in a product organization
5 or more years experience in a front-end development or experience design role
IAAP’s accessibility certification CPACC, WAS (CPWA) required
Proven ability to provide accessibility solutions for designers, developers, and testers and working collaboratively with agile, cross-functional teams
Proven ability developing and delivering on accessibility training and driving organizational change through advocacy and coaching
Strong understanding of current international accessibility laws, standards, and best practices, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1/2.2 and ARIA
Knowledge of assistive technology and contributing to design systems for digital products
Proficient with testing using screen reader(s) such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver and Talkback and accessibility assessment, inspection & evaluation tools
Experience and knowledge in HTML and CSS, especially in relation to accessibility principles
Knowledge of accessibility automation for CI/CD, continuous monitoring etc.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas to various stakeholders
Passion for digital accessibility and a commitment to creating products and services that are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or background
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see
https://one.walmart.com/notices
.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see
One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications..
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in UI/UX design, graphic design, visual communication, product design, computer science, information technology, or related area and 3 years’ experience in UI/UX, interactive and visual design, electronics art, multimedia design, or related area. Option 2: 5 years’ experience in UI/UX, interactive and visual design, electronics art, multimedia design, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Design certification (for example, IDEOU - Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate), Driving product development in a user experience area, Master's degree in UI/UX Design, Interactive and Visual Design, Product Design, or related area, Related industry experience (for example, retail, supply chain, eCommerce, healthcare), UI/UX, Interactive and Visual Design, Electronics Art, Multimedia Design, or related area, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Primary Location...
680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, United States of America
About Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
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