Relevant experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in the publishing industry, at least 1 or 2 year of experience in the accessibility quality check.
Perform manual and automated testing of PDF documents using assistive technologies like screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) to identify accessibility barriers.
Issue Identification and Documentation:
Accurately and clearly identify and document accessibility issues, including problems with reading order, alternative text, heading structure, table navigation, links, and forms.
Remediation Support:
Provide recommendations for remediating identified accessibility issues, potentially involving semantic tagging, alt text, ARIA attributes, and other techniques.
Verify that remediated documents meet accessibility standards like WCAG 2.1/2.2, PDF/UA.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- PDF Accessibility Knowledge:
Deep understanding of PDF accessibility standards (WCAG, PDF/UA, etc.) and best practices.
Proficiency with Testing Tools:
Experience with PDF accessibility checkers (e.g., PAC3, CommonLook), and assistive technologies (screen readers, etc.).
Remediation Skills:
Experience in remediating PDFs, including semantic tagging, alt text, and other techniques.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
Ability to analyze complex documents, identify issues, and propose effective solutions.
Communication and Collaboration:
Excellent communication skills to explain findings and collaborate with various teams.
Required a keen attention to the content matching with the print product.
