UIUX Designer (Accessibility & WCAG Specialist)

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

UI/UX Designer (Accessibility & WCAG Specialist)

Purpose in Project

Responsible for designing the visual structure navigation and interaction flow of the new CDOT website - ensuring that the interface is intuitive responsive inclusive and fully WCAG 2.1 compliant.

Required Skills

Category	Skills & Capabilities	RFP Alignment
Accessibility Compliance	- Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA / Section 508 standards. - Experience using accessibility testing tools (WAVE Axe Lighthouse Siteimprove). - Ability to create inclusive layouts and plain-language designs.	CDOT explicitly requires the new site to meet accessibility standards and correct existing issues.
User-Centered Design	- Conducts user research and usability testing. - Builds personas wireframes and prototypes (Figma Adobe XD). - Designs intuitive navigation and responsive layouts.	CDOT wants a better user experience (UX) and improved content discoverability.
Design Systems & Branding	- Experience creating scalable design systems. - Consistent styling across pages and components. - Knowledge of color contrast typography and branding principles.	Aligns with the better user experience and flexible CMS objectives.
Front-End Awareness	- Understanding of HTML5 CSS3 and basic JavaScript for design feasibility. - Works closely with developers to implement design standards.	Ensures seamless collaboration with technical team on CMS implementation.
Analytics Integration Awareness	- Designs layouts that accommodate analytics and heatmap tracking points. - Familiarity with integrating Google Analytics and SEO-driven design.	Supports built-in analytics deliverable (Milestone 7).

UI/UX Designer (Accessibility & WCAG Specialist) Purpose in Project Responsible for designing the visual structure navigation and interaction flow of the new CDOT website - ensuring that the interface is intuitive responsive inclusive and fully WCAG 2.1 compliant. Required Skills Category Skil...