Accessible UI/UX Development Lead

Job description

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.