UX Researcher

UX Researcher | Boston, Massachusetts, United States This role will require 3 days onsite Tue-Thur Standard hours are 9-5 About the Role Client is seeking an Accessibility UX Specialist to embed within our UX organization. You will partner with Product Designers, Researchers, and Content Designers to create inclusive experiences that meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and go beyond compliance toward usability for Client users with disabilities. This role reports into UX and partners closely with Engineering and the central Accessibility program. What You'll Do Inclusive Design Leadership Embed accessibility into discovery, concepting, and design critiques Define accessible interaction patterns Ensure color contrast, typography, spacing, and motion meet accessibility standards Review design artifacts for accessibility risks before handoff Research & Validation Advocate for inclusive research practices Partner with Research to include participants with disabilities Validate designs with assistive technology where appropriate Design System Contribution Define accessibility standards for components in our design system Create clear accessibility annotations and specs for engineering handoff Ensure accessibility guidance is documented in Figma/component libraries Enablement Train designers on accessiblity Develop accessibility design guidelines and playbooks Elevate accessibility maturity across the UX org What We're Looking For 5+ years in product or interaction design Strong understanding of: Accessible interaction design patterns Color contrast and visual accessibility Assistive technologies and keyboard behavior WCAG 2.1/2.2 AAA requirements Experience influencing cross-functional teams Ability to translate accessibility standards into usable design constraints Nice to Have Experience running or supporting inclusive usability testing Experience scaling accessibility through a design system Success in This Role Looks Like Accessibility issues are resolved in design before development Designers confidently apply inclusive design principles Accessibility annotations become standard in handoffs The design system prevents common accessibility failures Accessibility shifts from compliance to product quality

Created: 2026-03-10