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Senior UX Designer/Researcher (Accessibility Specialist)

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6 Months

No Travel Required

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$45 - $50/hr

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ADA
Accessibility
Adobe XD
Assistive Technology
Auditing
Collaboration
Information Technology

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We are seeking an experienced Senior UX Designer/Researcher with strong Accessibility expertise to support the Iowa Department of Management's Division of Information Technology.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and researching accessible, user-centered digital products and services, with a strong understanding of accessibility standards and government/public-sector environments.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience as a UX Designer, UX Researcher, Product Designer, or Accessibility Specialist.
Strong hands-on experience in UX research, user interviews, usability testing, and user-centered design.
Deep understanding of digital accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA compliance.
Experience conducting accessibility audits and testing for websites and applications.
Experience using accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies such as:
- Axe
- WAVE
- NVDA
- JAWS
- VoiceOver
Strong experience creating:
- User journeys
- Personas
- Wireframes
- Prototypes
- User flows
- Design specifications
Proficiency with UX/UI design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar tools.
Ability to collaborate closely with business stakeholders, developers, QA teams, and product teams.
Experience translating accessibility requirements and research findings into practical design recommendations.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Experience

Recent experience working with a State Government client is mandatory and must be from the candidate's most recent project.
Experience supporting government, public-sector, or enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
Accessibility certifications such as CPACC, WAS, CPWA, or IAAP certifications are a plus.

Important Submission Requirement ⚠️

Please submit only candidates with RECENT State Government client experience in their current or most recent project.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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