Accessibility Designer

American Society of Interior Designers; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Society of Interior Designers in Chicago seeks an accessibility-focused professional to support ADA and WCAG remediation across documents and materials.

You will tag PDFs, optimize reading order, ensure color contrast, preserve brand integrity, and collaborate with designers and content teams to deliver accessible content for print and digital media.

Qualifications

• Experience ensuring ADA/WCAG compliance for digital and print materials.
• Proficiency in remediating PDFs and multi-page documents for screen reader compatibility.
• Ability to preserve brand integrity while meeting accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Remediate PDFs, forms, and multi-page documents for screen reader compatibility, including tagging, reading order, and alt text
• Ensure ADA-compliant layout, typography, and color contrast across materials
• Work within established brand guidelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on content accessibility needs
• Document remediation steps and provide guidance on accessibility best practices

Skills

ADA WCAG compliance

PDF remediation

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Accessibility testing

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Canva

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Overview

Support the creation and remediation of organizational materials to ensure full compliance with ADA and WCAG accessibility standards.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Remediate PDFs, forms, and multi-page documents for screen reader compatibility, including tagging, reading order, and alt text
• Ensure ADA-compliant layout, typography, and color contrast across materials
• Work within established brand guidelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on content accessibility needs
• Document remediation steps and provide guidance on accessibility best practices

Technical Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience using accessibility tools in Canva and Google Workspace
• Strong understanding of digital and print accessibility
• Deep knowledge of WCAG and ADA standards

Top Must-Haves

• Expertise in ADA and WCAG compliance
• Strong experience with PDF and document remediation
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Ability to preserve brand integrity while ensuring accessibility compliance
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams