Accessibility UX Lead

$70-$80 per hourBoston, MAContractDuration: 6 monthsJob Description: We are seeking an experienced Accessibility UX Lead to embed within our UX organization and champion inclusive design practices across digital products. This role partners closely with Product Designers, Researchers, Content Designers, Engineering, and the central Accessibility program to ensure experiences meet WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AAA standards while going beyond compliance to deliver meaningful usability for users with disabilities. You will play a key role in advancing accessibility maturity and integrating inclusive design into core product workflows. Responsibilities: Embed accessibility into discovery, ideation, and design critiques Define and standardize accessible interaction patterns Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AAA standards (color contrast, typography, motion, keyboard behavior) Review and mitigate accessibility risks prior to engineering handoff Partner with Research to support inclusive usability testing and validation Validate designs using assistive technologies where appropriate Establish and document accessibility standards within the design system Create clear accessibility annotations and implementation guidance Train and mentor designers on inclusive design best practices Elevate accessibility from a compliance requirement to a core product quality principle Experience: 5+ years of experience in Product Design, Interaction Design, or UX Deep expertise in accessible interaction design and inclusive design principles Strong understanding of: Visual accessibility and color contrast standards Assistive technologies and keyboard navigation WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AAA guidelines Experience influencing cross-functional teams across Design, Research, and Engineering Ability to translate accessibility standards into practical, scalable design solutions Skills: Visual accessibility WCAG 2.1/2.2 AAA Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. About US Tech Solutions:US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit (.US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Created: 2026-03-10