Senior Communications Designer - UI / UX / Accessibility

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Summary

Reporting to the Program Manager, Digital UX/UI Design, the Sr. Communications Designer - UI/UX/Accessibility will identify opportunities that will improve how people who use assistive technology interact with digital experiences. You will be an advocate, coach, and problem solver focused on delivering and improving the accessibility needs of individuals who rely on MD Anderson Cancer Center services and resources worldwide. In addition, provide support and design assistance of best practices in UI/UX. The position supports a wide range of organizational projects and constituents and collaborates closely with colleagues in Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Information Services.

The ideal candidate will be CPACC certified (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) with expertise in accessibility, web design, and ADA compliance to create user-friendly digital experiences and a proven ability to ensure digital content meets accessibility standards. A strong understanding of ADA requirements in graphic design, public relations, communications, writing/editing, or related fields and experience in UI/UX design for websites, as well as proficiency in HTML and CSS is preferred.

Key Functions

Web Evaluation and Remediation:

• Performs regular accessibility audits of institutional websites and web applications.
• Performs accessibility evaluations for websites and applications under consideration for purchase and deployment, including review and evaluation of vendor-provided VPAT responses.
• Leverages accessibility and development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) knowledge to implement accessibility features for web applications and software.
• Evaluates accessibility of external platforms that host institutional content.
• Troubleshoots, evaluates, and recommends assistive software and hardware.
• Participates in the review and maintenance of guidelines, best practices and standards related to designing and maintaining accessible websites, IT software systems and online materials in compliance with Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 213 and federal ADA regulations.
• Works with colleagues to develop accessible templates and tools for web production.
• Identifies, implements, and oversees tools for monitoring website accessibility
  
  

Digital Accessibility Advocacy

• Participates in the development and implementation of outreach and training on accessibility topics for a wide variety of audiences.
• Trains campus community members on using accessibility monitoring software and assists in identifying strategies and solutions for web accessibility.
  
  

UI/UX Knowledge To Collaborate With Designers

• Works closely with designers to integrate accessibility considerations into design processes from the outset.
• Leverages deep knowledge of usability best-practices and UI design possibilities to provide actionable feedback on prototypes and mockups to ensure they meet accessibility standards.
  
  

Other duties as assigned

Education

Required: Associate's degree in graphic design or related field.

Experience

Required: Five years of experience in graphic design, public relations, communications, writing/editing or related field. May substitute required degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 172364
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 82,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 99,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No