Accessibility Specialist / Consultant

We are looking for a specialist to strengthen our accessibility team. Are you passionate about digital inclusion? Do you want to help organizations build products that are easy to use by everyone, regardless of their abilities?

About the job

Craftzing creates high quality digital products that solve both user problems as business goals. With a team of more than 90 talented experts, we're driven to create impact, both for our customers and for ourselves.

We believe we can shape tomorrow through guiding clarity & genuine collaboration. Shaping long term vision into clear strategies and turning tangible concepts into impactful solutions, through genuine long-lasting partnerships.

What you'll do

• Raise awareness and motivate clients to improve the accessibility of their services.

• Develop a roadmap to integrate accessibility into an organization's workflow.

• Provide assistance to UX/UI designers and developers from concept to launch to ensure an accessible user experience.

• Conduct accessibility testing of websites and mobile apps to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

• Document accessibility issues and suggest appropriate solutions to address them.

• Educate and train all stakeholders, from content editors to management, on accessibility best practices.

Who we're looking for

• You have a background in UX, UI or front-end and a good understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a must.

• You understand the challenges people with disabilities face online.

• You have experience (or are eager to learn) testing with assistive technologies like screenreaders.

• You can apply and explain WCAG in the context of websites and mobile apps.

• You're a motivating speaker and bring clarity to complex matters.

• You write in clear language. Mostly Dutch and English, French is a plus.

• IAAP certification as a web accessibility specialist is a plus.

• You look up to accessibility champions like Scott O'Hara, Adrian Roselli and Sara Soueidan.

Maybe you're really into testing but don't like public speaking, or the other way around? That's okay, you don't have to tick all the boxes. We'll focus on your strengths.

You're Craftzing-material when

• You have a genuine interest in your customer, their needs and challenges

• A real passion for technology and its potential to improve work and life

• A few years of experience is ideal, but above all convince us with your knowledge, skills and diligence!

Why you'll love us

We have a proven track record of building sustainable, accessible digital platforms for leading organizations such as the Flemish and Federal Government, Ahold Group, Kom op Tegen Kanker, Formaat, GTB and many others. Craftzing’s accessibility domain is led by Gijs Veyfeyken, one of the most experienced accessibility professionals in Belgium including years of service for the nonprofit organization AnySurfer.

At Craftzing, digital inclusion and accessibility are values shared by all, from business strategists to back-end developers. As part of our team of experts, you'll have the opportunity to learn and peer with like-minded individuals that genuinely believe the web should be accessible to everyone, regardless of disability or situation.