Career Fulfillment & Culture
People come to work for Deque because of what we do: enable businesses and organizations to make their sites and apps accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The personal fulfillment employees feel here is unparalleled. In addition to the altruistic nature of our jobs, the organizational structure is extremely flat and welcoming. Women-owned and operated, Deque CEO Preety Kumar is internationally revered for her down-to-earth personality and work ethic. Deque's core values are central to our culture of customer satisfaction. Do you share them?
- Innovation with results that matter
- Deliver what you promise
- Can-do attitude
- Open, direct & respectful communications
- We care deeply
- We practice humility
At Deque, you’ll work with the best and brightest minds in the industry, sharing best practices, tackling new issues and uncovering new approaches.
Deque experts regularly contribute to W3C Accessibility Working Groups and collectively hold more CPACC, WAS, & CPWA certifications issued by the IAAP than any accessibility testing company in the world.
Position Description
As a Senior Product Designer, you'll lead design efforts on key projects, shape our accessibility-first approach, and champion user-centered design throughout the organization. You'll bring deep expertise in accessible design patterns and mentor other team members while driving innovation in digital accessibility solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design processes for major features or products
- Develop and document accessible design patterns and best practices
- Identify opportunities for improving UX and accessibility across the product suite
- Collaborate with product management to define requirements and success metrics
- Collaborate with product management to define research objectives
- Plan and conduct user research with diverse participants
- Plan and conduct secondary research
- Synthesize research findings into actionable insights
- Advocate for user needs based on research data
- Lead collaborative workshops with key stakeholders
- Present design concepts to stakeholders and defend design decisions
- Collaborate with development on technical solutions
- Contribute to the company's design system
- Scope design effort for strategic initiatives and feature requests
- Mentor mid-level designers and provide feedback on accessibility implementation
Requirements
- Case study or portfolio that demonstrates an end-to-end design process, including outcomes
- Knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessibility standards
- Experience leading design projects from concept to implementation
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools
- Experience conducting user research with diverse participants
- Ability to translate complex design requirements into accessible and intuitive designs
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- 4+ years of experience in SaaS product design
- Certifications in accessibility (IAAP, etc.)
- Experience designing for assistive technologies
- Hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools
- Understanding of development constraints and technical feasibility
- Experience in mentoring other designers
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS to understand implementation constraints
- Basic familiarity with JavaScript to effectively communicate interaction needs
- Understanding of ARIA attributes and semantic HTML for accessibility implementation
- Ability to use browser developer tools to inspect and test accessibility features
- Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and how to interpret their results
- Understanding of how design decisions translate to code implementation
- Knowledge of design system implementation and component-based architecture
- Ability to create simple coded prototypes to demonstrate complex interactions
- Understanding of platform-specific accessibility guidelines and implementation requirements
About Deque
Deque (pronounced dee-cue) is a web accessibility software and services company, and our mission is Digital Equality. We believe everyone, regardless of their ability, should have equal access to the information, services, applications, and everything else on the web.
We work with enterprise-level businesses and organizations to ensure that their sites and mobile apps are accessible. With over 875,000 extensions installed and over 8,000 audit projects completed, Deque is the industry standard. Join our growing family as we work to make the web a better place for everyone.
Job Location
- Remote
How to Apply
- Apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter
- Explain your interest in joining Deque and how you align with our Core Values
- Depict key attributes that differentiate you as a candidate
Deque is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Reference and background checks will be required. The expected salary range is 120K - 130K but is subject to change based on the skills, abilities, and experience of each candidate. The values listed are not intended to guarantee a salary for candidates or current employees.
Thank you for your interest in joining our exciting company!
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What We Do
Deque (pronounced dee-cue) is a web accessibility software and services company, and our mission is Digital Equality. We believe everyone, regardless of their ability, should have equal access to the information, services, applications, and everything else on the web.
We work with enterprise-level businesses and organizations to ensure that their sites and mobile apps are accessible. Installed in 475,000+ browsers and with 5,000+ audit projects completed, Deque is the industry standard.
Why Work With Us
Getting paid to do what you love is something a lot of employers can offer. Getting paid to do what you love, doing something that makes an immeasurable difference in someone’s life is much harder to come by. This is what working at Deque offers.
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