Design System Development & Maintenance: Develop and expand the design system with a focus on accessibility, creating and maintaining Figma components that adhere to WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

Accessibility Review & Recommendations: Conduct detailed reviews of digital platforms to identify and address accessibility issues, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.

Documentation & Collaboration: Create comprehensive documentation on accessibility best practices and component usage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and product owners, to ensure alignment on accessibility goals.

Quality Assurance: Perform design QA to validate that implemented designs align with the design system and accessibility requirements.

Stakeholder Education: Act as an advocate for accessibility-first design principles, educating internal stakeholders on its importance.

Continuous Learning: Stay current with the latest accessibility regulations, trends, and tools to continually enhance digital properties.



Qualifications
A minimum of 5+ years of experience (8+ years ideal) as a digital product designer with a proven track record in building and maintaining design systems.

Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and a strong understanding of how accessibility applies to corporate communications.

Exceptional skills in Figma are essential.

Experience in a large, enterprise-level organization within the design industry.

A systematic and proactive problem-solver who can identify issues and provide practical, scalable solutions.

A portfolio demonstrating experience with Figma design components and modules is required.

Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact on the digital presence of a major organization. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, bringing their extensive experience and systematic approach to guide and educate the team. Due to the time-sensitive nature of this role, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply promptly by submitting their resume and a link to their portfolio. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.