Accessibility Graphic Designer

<div class="content-intro">“We enable greatness in people and organizations everywhere.”<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.franklincovey.com&esheet=53388128&lan=en-US&anchor=FranklinCovey&index=11&md5=589f65f6a292c8141e1dad5bd320a900">FranklinCovey</a> <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyse.com%2Fquote%2FXNYS%3AFC&esheet=53388128&lan=en-US&anchor=%28NYSE%3A+FC%29&index=12&md5=2af2fd5ed8b993f79f41c9418fea71f2">(NYSE: FC)</a> is the workplace of choice for Achievers with Heart. We are one of the largest and most trusted leadership companies in the world, with directly owned and licensee partner offices in over 160 countries and territories. With more than 2,000 global associates, FranklinCovey transforms organizations by partnering with clients to build leaders, teams, and cultures that get breakthrough results through collective action. Our services and products are primarily delivered through our subscription offerings, which are comprised of the  <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.franklincovey.com%2Fall-access-pass%2F&esheet=53388128&lan=en-US&anchor=FranklinCovey+All+Access+Pass&index=13&md5=0a5e52665d47e09a742a956c6c5b1d83">FranklinCovey All Access Pass</a>, which is primarily sold through our Enterprise Division, and the Leader in Me membership, which is designed specifically for our Education Division. Enterprise clients include Fortune 100, Fortune 500, thousands of small and mid-sized businesses, and numerous government entities. FranklinCovey Education has shared our programs, books, and content with thousands of public and private primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools and institutions.To learn more, visit <a href="https://franklincovey.com/">franklincovey.com</a>. </div>Title: Accessibility Graphic Designer Payroll Title: Accessibility Designer Division & Department: Corporate Innovations Status: Full-Time Exempt Reports to: Director of Content Visual Design Location: Remote - Anywhere in the contiguous US Compensation: Anticipated compensation for this position is a salary of $61,324-70k*Job Summary A Mid-Level Accessibility Graphic Designer plays a pivotal role in embedding inclusive practices within large design teams. Your contributions will go beyond compliance, helping to foster a culture where accessibility is a core value and a practical reality throughout the design system.Essential Job Functions Embedding Accessibility in Design System Components <ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Audit and enhance components: Review existing UI components for accessibility, ensuring they meet or exceed standards like WCAG, and suggest improvements for color contrast, focus states, and keyboard navigation.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Document guidelines:Create clear, actionable documentation within the design system that outlines how and why components are accessible, making it easier for others to implement best practices.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with cross-functional teams:Work closely with developers, UX writers, and product managers to ensure accessibility is considered from the outset and maintained throughout the product lifecycle. Accessibility Graphic Designer</li></ul>Advocate for Inclusive Design Methodologies <ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Champion user diversity:Promote the involvement of people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds in user research and testing, ensuring that the design system supports a wide range of needs and perspectives.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Facilitate training and workshops:Lead or organize inhouse accessibility training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to upskill teammates and foster a shared understanding of inclusive design.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Promote empathy: Encourage the adoption of the social model of accessibility, which focuses on removing barriers in the environment rather than viewing disability as an individual limitation.</li></ul>Integrate Accessibility Throughout the Design Process<ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Early and continuous testing:Integrate accessibility checks and user testing at every stage of the design process, not just as a final step, to catch issues early and iterate on solutions.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide feedback:Offer constructive feedback during design reviews on accessibility considerations, helping to scale knowledge across the team.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain up-to-date resources:Regularly update the design system with new accessibility patterns, tools, and resources in response to evolving standards and user feedback.</li></ul>Measure and Communicate Impact <ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Track progress: Help establish metrics and reporting processes to measure the accessibility of components and the overall design system, making improvements visible and actionable.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Share success stories:Communicate the positive impact of inclusive design —such as improved usability, broader reach, and compliance benefits—to stakeholders and leadership, building further buy-in for accessibility initiatives.</li></ul> Basic Qualifications<ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">3+ years of experience in visual design</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Portfolio showing accessible design work</li></ul> Preferred Skills & Experience<ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deep knowledge of accessibility standards including WCAG 2.2 and PDF/UA (PDF/X-UA)</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Figma)</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience remediating and tagging PDFs for screen reader compatibility.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a collaborative environment.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with localized content design workflows and tools</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience conducting accessibility audits and using testing tools (e.g., PAC 2021, Axe, NVDA/JAWS/VoiceOver)</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong communication and presentation skills for training and internal advocacy</li></ul>Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, employee stock purchasing program, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and more. Please visit <a href="https://franklincoveybenefits.com/" target="_blank">https://franklincoveybenefits.com/</a> for details. *Actual offer may be outside of this range and will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location, internal equity, and alignment to market data. #LI-Remote #LI-ME1<div class="content-conclusion">Unless otherwise noted, applications will be accepted for a minimum of three (3) days from the initial published date on the FranklinCovey job board, but the posting may close at any time after the specified duration. Employer InformationPlease visit <a href="https://franklincoveybenefits.com/" target="_blank">franklincoveybenefits.com</a> for a complete US benefits overview. Benefits may include medical, dental, or vision insurance, HSA, PTO, 401(k), holiday pay, employee stock purchasing options, or other benefits. 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Accessibility Graphic Designer

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