Accessibility Specialist – Design Systems

M&T Bank

Senior Accessibility Specialist establishing and embedding accessibility practices at M&T Bank's Enterprise Design System. Collaborating with teams to deliver accessible digital experiences at scale.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,600 - $124,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in establishing and advancing accessibility practices within design systems, applying WCAG-aligned principles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver inclusive digital experiences. Proficient in translating accessibility standards into actionable guidance for designers and engineers while promoting culturally sensitive language practices.

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WCAG-Aligned Accessibility PrinciplesFront-End Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)Accessibility Testing Tools (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, aXe, WAVE)Writing Accessible UX ContentExperience with Design Systems

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Hard Skills

Accessibility StandardsDigital Accessibility ReviewsInclusive Design PracticesSemantic StructureAccessibility Behavior Evaluation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Screen ReadersAutomated Testing ToolsManual Testing Techniques

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Design SystemInclusive PracticesCulturally Sensitive LanguageComponent LibrariesUI Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOSJavaScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and advance accessibility practices for the Enterprise Design System team
Define accessibility standards, embedding inclusive practices into system components and patterns
Enable product teams to deliver accessible digital experiences at scale
Act as the primary accessibility owner for M&T’s Enterprise Design System
Advocate for accessibility as a foundational system capability
Conduct accessibility reviews and audits of design system assets
Partner with engineering to refine accessibility testing approaches and identify risks
Promote inclusive and culturally sensitive language practices across design documentation
Collaborate with design and engineering teams for adoption of accessible patterns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ related experience
Demonstrated experience applying WCAG-aligned accessibility principles to digital products or platforms, including native iOS and Android experiences
Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) sufficient to review implementations, evaluate accessibility behavior, and define system-level standards
Strong experience writing accessible UX content, including plain language, semantic structure, and inclusive guidance
Familiarity with industry-standard accessibility tools and testing methods, such as screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), automated testing tools (e.g., aXe, WAVE), and manual testing techniques
Experience working with design systems, component libraries, or shared UI platforms at the enterprise level
Ability to translate accessibility standards into practical guidance for designers and engineers
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and retirement plans
Forty hours of paid volunteer time each year