Accessibility Consultant

Accessibility Consultanct / Design Accessibility Consultant / UX Accessibility

We've partnered with a global retailer looking for a Design Accessibility Specialist to join the team, advocating for accessible design and WCAG & AA standards.

Experience Required:

• A strong portfolio demonstrating a clear understanding and application of accessibility principles in digital products.
• Proven experience (X+ years) as a Design Accessibility Specialist, UX/UI Designer with a strong accessibility focus, or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of WCAG 2.1 (AA conformance at a minimum, AAA desirable) and other relevant accessibility standards and regulations.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver; screen magnifiers; speech recognition software).
• Experience conducting accessibility audits using automated tools and manual testing techniques.
• Ability to translate technical accessibility requirements into clear, actionable design and development guidance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and educate diverse stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Champion and advocate for accessibility across all stages of the product lifecycle, from initial concept to launch and iteration.
• Provide expert guidance and consultation on accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1, ARIA) and best practices to design and development teams.
• Conduct accessibility audits and evaluations of existing and new designs, prototypes, and developed features, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure designs are inherently accessible, considering visual, cognitive, motor, and auditory impairments.
• Work closely with front-end developers to implement accessible code and ensure proper use of semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, and keyboard navigation.
• Develop and deliver accessibility training and workshops to upskill internal teams.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of accessibility guidelines, design systems, and component libraries.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility guidelines, technologies, and assistive technologies.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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