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Jason Day

@jasonday

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Innovative leader with 12+ years in digital accessibility and UX.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, focusing on accessibility and user experience.

I am a Senior Accessibility Strategist and UX Design Leader with over 12 years of experience driving digital accessibility and user experience transformation. My career has been dedicated to delivering significant improvements in product accessibility and user satisfaction, particularly within Fortune 500 companies. I excel at translating complex accessibility requirements into actionable strategies and building high-performing teams that bridge the gap between compliance and exceptional user experiences.

Throughout my career, I have established comprehensive accessibility standards at Fidelity Investments, pioneered frameworks for integrating accessibility into the software development life cycle, and revitalized design processes to enhance collaboration and communication. My leadership at L.L.Bean resulted in an 85% reduction in accessibility defects, showcasing my ability to implement strategic planning and governance effectively. I am passionate about cultivating a culture of excellence and leveraging my unique blend of technical mastery and strategic vision to drive inclusive design practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Accessibility Engineering Manager

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CVS Health

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Lead a team focused on ensuring product compliance with accessibility standards through rigorous testing and risk assessments. Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate accessibility principles into processes and training, leveraging data analysis to identify growth opportunities and streamline workflows.

Accessibility Standards Testing Risk Assessment Data Analysis Cross Functional Collaboration Team Management Training Development Process Optimization

Principal Inclusive Designer

Fidelity Investments

Feb 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 10 months)

Architected accessibility standards and requirements framework to accelerate WCAG compliance. Developed an accessibility annotation library to improve design-to-development efficiency and cultivated an organization-wide accessibility culture.

Figma Accessibility Standards Cross Functional Collaboration Training Process Improvement

Senior Accessibility Engineer

TPGi

Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Conducted accessibility audits across various platforms and delivered consulting and training to Fortune 500 clients. Developed comprehensive accessibility roadmaps and contributed to accessibility testing tools.

Accessibility Testing Consulting Training Roadmapping Client Engagement

User Experience Engineer, Accessibility Lead

L.L.Bean

May 2014 - May 2018 (4 years)

Spearheaded the Digital Accessibility Program, achieving significant reductions in accessibility defects. Developed testing guidelines and led the creation of a global design system to enhance efficiency and consistency.

Accessibility Design Systems Cross Functional Collaboration User Experience Design

Senior Web Developer

L.L.Bean

Jun 2011 - Sep 2014 (3 years 3 months)

Engineered e-commerce solutions and led responsive design initiatives to improve user experiences across devices. Developed technical designs and documentation for project implementations.