Accessibility Specialist (A11Y) – Design Systems

Job description

Overview: - We are seeking a Senior Accessibility Specialist to establish and advance accessibility practices for our Enterprise Design System team. This role is responsible for defining accessibility standards, embedding inclusive practices into system components and patterns, and enabling product teams to deliver accessible digital experiences at scale. - As a top 20 U.S. bank, accessibility is both a regulatory responsibility and a critical part of delivering clear, usable, and trustworthy experiences. Our Design System is central to this effort, and this role will partner closely with design, engineering, and Enterprise Accessibility to ensure accessibility is built into the foundation of our digital platforms. Accessibility Strategy & Ownership: - Serve as the primary accessibility owner for M&T’s Enterprise Design System. - Define and evolve accessibility standards and best practices as they apply to system components, patterns, and documentation. - Partner with Enterprise Accessibility to align our implementation with enterprise and c ross - platform accessibility strategy. - Advocate for accessibility as a foundational system capability rather than a downstream compliance a...