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Accessibility Designer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

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... designs, wireframes, and prototypes to improve usability and accessibility. · Develop high-fidelity, implementation-ready application designs and user workflows. · Define enterprise application ...

... designs into functional applications. • Ensure accessibility (WCAG compliance) and responsiveness across multiple devices. • Back-End Development (Secondary Focus - 30-40%). • Design and ...

HTML Tutor

Provo, UT · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Skilled at teaching web page structure, form design, and accessible markup practices. Guides ... Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a ...

HTML Tutor

Spanish Fork, UT · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Skilled at teaching web page structure, form design, and accessible markup practices. Guides ... Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a ...

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How much do accessibility designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for accessibility designer in Utah is $51,616.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,400.00 and $59,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an accessibility designer?

Accessibility Designers are professionals who ensure that digital products, environments, or services are usable by people of all abilities, including those with disabilities. They focus on designing interfaces, content, and experiences that accommodate a wide range of needs, such as visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive differences. Their work often involves collaborating with developers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to implement accessibility standards like the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). By prioritizing accessibility, they help create inclusive products that provide equal access and usability for everyone.

What is the difference between Accessibility Designer vs Accessibility Specialist?

AspectAccessibility DesignerAccessibility Specialist
Required CredentialsDesign certifications, UX/UI knowledge, accessibility standardsAccessibility certifications, testing skills, compliance knowledge
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, UX departments, digital product developmentQuality assurance, compliance teams, consulting roles
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, digital agencies, product firmsGovernment agencies, healthcare, corporate compliance
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles focus on accessibility, an Accessibility Designer primarily creates accessible digital experiences through design and UX principles. An Accessibility Specialist concentrates on testing, compliance, and ensuring existing products meet accessibility standards. Both roles often collaborate but serve different stages of the accessibility process.

How does an accessibility designer typically collaborate with developers and product teams during a project?

Accessibility Designers work closely with developers and product teams throughout the design and development lifecycle. They provide guidelines, review design prototypes for accessibility compliance, and offer feedback to ensure inclusive user experiences. Regular meetings and collaborative workshops are common, allowing Accessibility Designers to address potential barriers early and suggest practical solutions. This role often involves advocating for accessibility best practices and educating team members on emerging standards and tools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an accessibility designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Accessibility Designer, you need expertise in inclusive design principles, a solid understanding of accessibility standards (such as WCAG), and experience with web or app development. Familiarity with accessibility testing tools, screen readers, and certifications like CPACC or WAS are often required. Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills help you advocate for users with disabilities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure digital products are usable for everyone and comply with legal accessibility requirements.
Infographic showing various Accessibility Designer job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,616 per year, or $24.8 per hour.

WordPress Front-End Developer

Utah's Promise

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$100K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Description

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY 

Utah's Promise is a nonprofit organization focused on removing barriers, improving education, and providing access to basic needs. United Way of Salt Lake, 211 Utah (Salt Lake City team), and Promise Partnership Utah are part of the Utah's Promise organization. Together, we are committed to 100% of kids and families thriving.  


Our workplace is fast-paced, friendly, adaptive, and grounded in our core values: relationships, continuous improvement, results, and equity. We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive benefit package, generous paid time off, and flexible schedules. People with diverse backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply. 


POSITION SUMMARY 

The WordPress Front-End Developer builds, maintains, and improves websites-including Utah's Promise, United Way of Salt Lake, 211 Utah, Promise Partnership Utah, and related microsites-using Bricks Builder and strong UX/UI practices. This role translates design concepts into responsive, accessible, high-performing WordPress experiences and collaborates with designers, content strategists, and stakeholders to improve usability, accessibility, analytics, and conversion. 


The ideal candidate blends technical expertise with design thinking. You don't just build websites; you create digital experiences that are intuitive, accessible, and effective. You enjoy solving user problems, refining interfaces based on feedback and analytics, and delivering polished websites that look great and perform even better. 


PRIMARY TASK 

Develop, maintain, and optimize websites to deliver accessible, user-centered, high-performing digital experiences. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

  1. Develop/update custom WordPress websites using Bricks Builder.  
  2. Transform Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, or other design mockups into responsive, pixel-perfect web experiences.  
  3. Apply UX/UI best practices to improve navigation, usability, accessibility, and user engagement.  
  4. Build reusable templates, components, and dynamic layouts within Bricks.  
  5. Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to refine user flows and interface designs.  
  6. Optimize websites for performance, accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and Core Web Vitals.  
  7. Ensure consistent experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.  
  8. Conduct usability improvements based on analytics, user feedback, and best practices.  
  9. Integrate custom fields, dynamic content, forms, and third-party services.  
  10. Troubleshoot front-end issues and provide ongoing maintenance and enhancements.  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2+ years of professional WordPress development experience.  
  • Demonstrated experience with Bricks Builder.  
  • Strong understanding of UX/UI principles, including information architecture, visual hierarchy, accessibility, and responsive design.  


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Portfolio demonstrating both front-end development and UX/UI work.  
  • Experience conducting usability testing or applying user feedback to improve websites.  
  • Knowledge of interaction design, micro-animations, and user-centered design principles.  
  • Experience optimizing website accessibility and inclusive design.  
  • Understanding of conversion rate optimization (CRO) and user journey optimization.  
  • Experience with hosting platforms such as Pantheon.  
  • Experience with writing clean, semantic HTML, modern CSS, and JavaScript. (not required) 


REQUIRED PROFICIENCIES 

  • HTML5  
  • CSS3  
  • JavaScript (ES6+)  
  • PHP (basic to intermediate)  
  • Experience implementing designs from Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, or similar design tools.  
  • Familiarity with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), custom post types, and dynamic WordPress content.  
  • Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.  
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering polished user experiences.  


REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • WordPress CMS  
  • Bricks Builder  
  • HTML5  
  • CSS3 / SCSS  
  • JavaScript  
  • PHP  
  • Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)  
  • Responsive Design  
  • UX/UI Design  
  • Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop  
  • Accessibility (WCAG)  
  • Performance Optimization  
  • SEO Fundamentals  


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES   

  • UX/UI design principles and user-centered thinking  
  • Translating designs, wireframes, and prototypes into polished web experiences  
  • Cross-browser and cross-device compatibility  
  • Website performance, speed, and technical optimization  
  • SEO-friendly site structure and implementation  
  • Content management and reusable component development  
  • Version control and development workflow management  
  • Collaboration with designers, content strategists, marketers, and other stakeholders  
  • Clear communication and the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical colleagues  
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management  
  • Creative problem-solving and continuous learning 


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

The team member is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone and via other devices. The team member must be able to transcribe, take in new information, prepare and analyze data and figures, constantly operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The team member is required to regularly travel to offsite locations to set-up presentations and displays in physical and electronic mediums. The team member must have the ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs.  


The employee is required to work primarily in-person, in our UP offices during core business hours Monday - Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. Utah's Promise is currently piloting a 36-hour work week with Friday afternoons off.  


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS   

The position is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits. $69,300-84,000. Salary commensurate with experience. UWSL/UP provides a wide range of benefits, including:  

  • Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance 6% retirement match Life, accidental death, and long & short-term disability insurance FSA HSA contribution Free on-site gym & bike storage Paid parking or public transportation subsidy Two weeks paid office closure (December & July) Generous PTO & Health time Paid parental leave Onsite coffee shop & cafe Paid time to volunteer