Job Description
We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team as an Accessibility Specialist. This is a high-profile role that requires expertise in designing and developing accessible digital products and systems.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop prototypes of screens and components using web technologies to evaluate and demonstrate design concepts and accessibility support.
* Support the user researchers, developers, and designers in the design and development of world-class accessible digital products and systems throughout the product lifecycle.
* Review prototypes in collaboration with designers to identify content and visual design-related accessibility issues early in the product lifecycle.
* Provide high-quality, accurate, and timely advice about user behaviour, digital accessibility, and assistive technologies to stakeholders.
* Contribute to the design and delivery of usability testing with people with disability.
* Educate and evangelise accessibility-first digital product and system design and development practices throughout the organisation.
* Lead accessibility-related design and development work and collaborate with analysts, product owners, developers, testers, and project managers in multiple projects simultaneously.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and liaise with business areas and teams to recommend enhancements.
Criteria:
* Demonstrate more than 5 years of experience working in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality and wide-ranging accessibility-related outputs.
* Have basic skills with and knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or common front-end frameworks or libraries.
* Knowledge of ARIA and related WAI documentation, and of how ARIA can be used in complex user interface design and development.
* An understanding of how people with disability use digital products and systems and the functional impact of impairments, injury, and health conditions on accessibility.
* A solid knowledge of interaction and content design principles, best practices, and industry trends and an understanding of web technologies such as web browsers, the basics of system architectures, and the workings of common assistive technologies.
* A detailed understanding of WCAG guidelines, including how it is commonly interpreted and applied, and its shortcomings and limitations.
* A strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality outputs consistently and sometimes under pressure.
* A well-developed ability to present complex ideas visually, orally, and in writing to diverse audiences concisely and persuasively.
* A passion for inclusive design with a collaborative, open and nurturing approach to communicating accessibility requirements.
* Comfortable with new ways of thinking about accessibility and enthusiastic about accessible design & development.
Benefits:
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. You will have the chance to work with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for accessibility and inclusivity.
Others:
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and want to join a dynamic team, please apply for this exciting opportunity.