Job description
ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL
Apply Digital is a global digital transformation partner for change agents. Leveraging expertise that spans Business Transformation Strategy, Product Design & Development, Commerce, Platform Engineering, Data Intelligence, Marketing Services, Change Management, and beyond, we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and deliver meaningful impact to their business and customers.
Our 750+ team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Dropbox, Atlassian, A+E Networks, and The Very Group.
Apply Digital was founded in 2016 in Vancouver, Canada. In the past nine years, we have grown to nine cities across North America, South America, the UK, and Europe.
At Apply Digital, we believe in the “One Team” approach, where we operate within a ‘pod’ structure. Each pod brings together senior leadership, subject matter experts, and cross-functional skill sets, all working within a common tech and delivery framework. This structure is underpinned by well-oiled scrum and sprint cadences, keeping teams in step to release often and retrospectives to ensure we progress toward the desired outcomes.
Wherever we work in the world, we envision Apply Digital as a safe, empowered, respectful, and fun community for people, every single day. Together, we work to embody our SHAPE (smart, humble, active, positive, and excellent) values and make Apply Digital a space for our team to connect, grow, and support each other to make a difference.
Visit our Careers page to learn how we can unlock your potential.
LOCATION:Apply Digital is hybrid/remote friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in either Canada or the United States, working in hours that align to PT (Pacific Timezone).
THE ROLE:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and passionate Accessibility Product Consultant to ensure our digital products meet and exceed accessibility standards. This role will work cross-functionally with Product, Design, Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams to integrate accessibility into every stage of the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing and validating product requirements and QA processes to align with accessibility best practices and legal standards such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), and ADA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and vet product requirements, acceptance criteria, and design specifications for accessibility considerations before development begins.
- Collaborate with QA teams to define and validate test cases that include accessibility checkpoints.
- Ensure accessibility requirements are documented, prioritized, and integrated into project planning and delivery timelines.
- Work with Design and UX teams to ensure inclusive design principles are applied across all digital experiences.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for accessibility-related questions across product, design, development and QA teams.
- Perform audits and reviews of existing products for accessibility compliance and track remediation progress.
- Act as a liaison between the client and their accessibility partners to understand the findings of accessibility audits for the League’s digital platforms.
- Stay current with accessibility standards, tools, and technologies, and evangelize best practices across the organization.
- Support the development of internal accessibility training and documentation for product and QA stakeholders.
- Create programming and best practice guides for internal teams to follow best Accessibility standards.
- Triage, ticket, problem define, and identify the accessibility scope for engineering or program ops to fix / follow to resolve issues.
- Test Accessibility scope using multiple tools and manually test all new and enhanced features.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of experience in Product Management or QA, with at least 1–2 years focused on digital accessibility.
- Previous experience in a digital agency, consultancy, or professional services firm.
- Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 (or later), and ADA, and other relevant accessibility standards.
- Familiarity with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, keyboard navigation, voice control).
- Experience writing product requirements or acceptance criteria with accessibility in mind.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Experience with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) and manual testing techniques.
- Ability to balance business priorities with the needs of users with disabilities.
- Certification in accessibility (e.g., CPACC, WAS, or equivalent) is a plus but not required.
- Ability to work standard business hours aligned to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is required.
LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL
At Apply Digital, people are at the core of everything we do. We value your time, safety, and health, and strive to build a work community that can help you thrive and grow. Here are a few benefits we offer to support you:
Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact.
An inclusive and safe environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.
Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.
Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer flexible personal time offer (PTO); allowing ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.
Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.
For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at [email protected].
