Ascension Executive Recruitment
Accessible UI/UX Development Lead
Ascension Executive RecruitmentIreland10 hours ago
Full-timeInformation Technology

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.

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