Andela company
Accessibility Graphic Designer
Andela
Location Requirement: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), French Guiana, French Southern Territories, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Greenland, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Honduras, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Réunion, Saint Helena, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland (Eswatini), Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, United States, Uruguay, Western Sahara, Zambia.
About Andela
Andela exists to connect brilliance and opportunity. Since 2014, we have been dedicated to breaking down global barriers and accelerating the future of work for both technologists and organizations around the world. For technologists, Andela offers competitive long-term career opportunities with leading organizations, access to a global community of professionals, and educational opportunities with leading technology providers.
At Andela, we’re deeply passionate about creating long-lasting and transformative growth opportunities for all - and doing it in an E.P.I.C. way! We’re excited to continue building our remote-first team with incredible people like you. After applying for this role, you will join our Andela Community of brilliant technologists by passing a technical screening and live interview. As a community member, you’ll have access to many exclusive technologist roles. Join Andela today to access this opportunity and more in our global marketplace!
Our roles are typically filled at lightning speed, so if you’re considering applying, get your application in quickly!
Andela´s Benefits:
-- 100% payment in USD.
This is a fully remote opportunity for one of our esteemed clients.
About the role
We are seeking a talented Graphic Designer with Accessibility Expertise to join our client’s team. In this role, you will create visually compelling and accessible designs for digital and print media, supporting eLearning initiatives, marketing campaigns, and digital platforms. You will ensure all design assets adhere to accessibility standards and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver inclusive, high-quality design solutions.
As a key advocate for accessibility, you will play an essential role in shaping the visual identity and ensuring that our resources are usable and enjoyable for all audiences.
Key Responsibilities
• Design Excellence: Create visually engaging materials for eLearning modules, websites, social media, marketing campaigns, and more, while ensuring a consistent brand identity.
• Accessibility Compliance: Ensure all designs meet or exceed accessibility standards, including WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), ADA, and other relevant regulations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with instructional designers, developers, and content creators to deliver accessible and innovative design solutions.
• Accessibility Testing: Conduct thorough testing of design assets for accessibility, incorporating feedback to enhance usability for individuals with disabilities.
• Templates & Style Guides: Develop accessible design templates and style guides to be used across eLearning platforms and other digital projects.
• Research & Innovation: Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and best practices in accessible design, ensuring GitHub remains at the forefront of inclusive design practices.
• Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work on time and within scope.
Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 3+ years of professional graphic design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing accessible design work.
• Deep understanding of accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG, ADA) and their practical application in graphic design and eLearning.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD) and Figma or similar software.
• Experience designing accessible digital content, including alternative text, color contrast adjustments, and typography for accessibility.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Preferred:
• Certification in accessibility (e.g., CPACC, WAS, or similar certifications).
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers) and their interaction with digital design.
• Familiarity with instructional design principles and practices
Required skills
Graphic Design (3 – 5 yrs)
Accessibility (4 - 6 yrs)
Visual Design (4 - 6 yrs)
Typography (2 - 3 yrs)
Brand Design (4 - 6 yrs)
Optional skills
Data Visualization (1 yr or less)
Measuring User Acceptance (1 yr or less)
GitHub (2 - 3 yrs)
Keywords
CPACC
WAS
WCAG
ADA
Must-Haves: We need a Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio showing work with Accessibility Graphic Design; this person needs to have a deep understanding of accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG, ADA). Certification in accessibility is a plus.
Main job time zone: UTC –5
Time zone overlap requirements: Fully overlap with UTC –5
Location Requirements: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), French Guiana, French Southern Territories, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Greenland, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Honduras, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Réunion, Saint Helena, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland (Eswatini), Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, United States, Uruguay, Western Sahara, Zambia
Working hours: Full-time dedication (8 hours/Day - 40 hours/week)
Offer
Estimated Duration: 12-month-term contractor position (Renewable)
Full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
At Andela, we know our strengths lie in our diverse community whose talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and orientations we take pride in. Andela is committed to nurturing a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Everyone has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination, as stated above.
Andela is home for all. Come as you are.
