Staff Accessibility Designer - Design System - Celonis

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Job Title

Staff Accessibility Designer - Design System

Job Location

Munich, Germany

Job Listing URL

https://www.celonis.com/careers/jobs/details/?jobId=6307795003&gh_jid=6307795003

Job Description

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

The Team:

Celonis’ product design is part of the Product & Engineering team; It is our mission to design and deliver world-class enterprise software experiences and empower everybody in companies to make use of process mining and the Process Intelligence Graph. As designers and researchers we are working at the intersection of product design, business, and engineering to deliver usable and valuable solutions to our global customers.

Join a team of passionate product design enthusiasts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the status quo. We thrive on innovative thinking and are committed to developing product experiences that empower our users with institutional knowledge on how their business should operate and facilitate process and system transformation. Our collaborative, cross-functional team constantly challenges the norm to drive product excellence.

The Role:

As the Staff Accessibility Designer (Design Systems), you’ll lead and shape the vision for accessibility-first components and patterns within our Design System, while influencing accessibility practices across the organization. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the creation of accessible, inclusive, and seamless user experiences. Partnering with product designers, managers, engineers, and researchers, you’ll act as the primary advocate for accessibility, driving strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of inclusivity across the organization.

The work you’ll do:

Lead cross-functional efforts to embed accessibility into product and system strategies, aligning with organizational goals.
Serve as a strategic problem solver and accessibility advocate, mentoring teams and influencing decision-making to resolve accessibility challenges.
Design and prototype accessible enterprise-level UI components and complex interaction patterns for the design system, specifying advanced UX and accessibility requirements.
Partner with engineering teams to implement accessible designs that meet WCAG 2.2 (and evolving) standards, ensuring scalability and consistency.
Collaborate with UX researchers to shape an inclusive research strategy, driving insights that advance equitable user journeys.
Own and evolve the accessibility roadmap, setting organization-wide standards, guidelines, and best practices for accessible design systems.
Act as a senior advisor and liaison between design and engineering, fostering partnerships that enable seamless collaboration and promote accessibility innovation.
Advocate for accessibility at an executive level, influencing policies, product roadmaps, and long-term strategies.

The qualifications you need:

Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Accessibility Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience as a UX/UI Designer or Accessibility Specialist, with a strong focus on accessibility and inclusive design.
Proven track record of creating and scaling accessible design systems at an organizational level, with deep expertise in interaction design, usability, and technical implementation.
Experience mentoring teams and advocating for accessibility at multiple levels of an organization.

Skills:

Expert knowledge of WCAG guidelines, ARIA standards, assistive technologies, and advanced accessibility testing methodologies.
Deep expertise in designing accessible interaction patterns, usability testing for diverse user groups, and driving accessibility innovation.
Proficiency with Figma and accessibility-first design tools, as well as experience guiding engineering implementation of accessible UI components.
Strong ability to drive organizational change and lead strategic initiatives in accessibility.

Collaboration:

Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and drive cross-team alignment in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to present accessibility concepts to diverse audiences, including executive stakeholders.

Portfolio:

A robust portfolio showcasing accessibility-first designs, strategic impact, and user advocacy, with examples of accessibility challenges solved at scale.

Preferred Qualifications:

Significant experience with fast-growing enterprise or B2B products.
Expertise in implementing accessibility practices within agile, cross-functional teams.
Deep knowledge of emerging trends in inclusive design, accessibility technologies, and frameworks.
Proficiency in HTML/CSS or familiarity with modern front-end frameworks like Angular or React, with a focus on accessibility compliance.

What Celonis Can Offer You:

The unique opportunity to work with industry-leading process mining technology
Investment in your personal growth and skill development (clear career paths, internal mobility opportunities, L&D platform, mentorships, and more)
Great compensation and benefits packages (equity (restricted stock units), life insurance, time off, generous leave for new parents from day one, and more). For intern and working student benefits, click here.
Physical and mental well-being support (subsidized gym membership, access to counseling, virtual events on well-being topics, and more)
A global and growing team of Celonauts from diverse backgrounds to learn from and work with
An open-minded culture with innovative, autonomous teams
Business Resource Groups to help you feel connected, valued and seen (Black@Celonis, Women@Celonis, Parents@Celonis, Pride@Celonis, Resilience@Celonis, and more)
A clear set of company values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future

About Us:

Celonis helps some of the world’s largest and most esteemed brands make processes work for people, companies and the planet. With over 5,000 enterprise customer deployments across nearly every industry, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses process mining and AI to give you a living digital twin of your business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and empowers companies to reduce waste, create value and benefit people across the top, bottom, and green lines. Since 2011, the Celonis platform has enabled its customers to identify more than $18 billion in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video.

Equal Opportunity at Celonis:

Celonis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment of any kind. We make all employment decisions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship status, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. As a US federal contractor, we are committed to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Different makes us better.

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