We’re looking for a WordPress developer who believes websites should work well for everyone.
A. Calvin Design is growing our team, and we’re looking for an experienced
WordPress Developer with accessibility expertise and certification
to collaborate with us on client projects.
We work with nonprofits, small businesses, museums, and other organizations to create thoughtful, accessible digital experiences. We’re looking for someone who can help us make sure accessibility is built into our websites from the very beginning—not something we try to fix at the end.
This is a
project-based opportunity with the potential for ongoing work
as new projects come our way. We’re hoping to find someone we can build a long-term working relationship with and bring into projects where their expertise is needed.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work closely with our design and project management team to:
Build accessible custom WordPress themes
Create accessible custom Gutenberg/WordPress blocks
Develop clean, semantic HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
Audit website designs for accessibility before they go into development
Conduct accessibility audits of existing client websites
Identify and remediate WCAG issues
Test websites using both automated tools and manual testing
Accessibility check and create ACRs for products and services. Familiar with conducting audits using VPAT format for ACRs.
Help our designers make accessibility-conscious decisions during the design process
Talk with our team and clients about accessibility in a way that is easy to understand
We’re Looking For Someone Who…
Has solid WordPress development experience
Knows their way around HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
Has experience building custom themes and Gutenberg blocks
Has a strong understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2
Holds an accessibility certification such as IAAP CPACC, WAS, or a similar credential
Is comfortable conducting accessibility audits and remediating issues
Has experience testing with keyboards and screen readers
Notices the little things and genuinely cares about creating inclusive experiences
Can collaborate comfortably with designers and non-technical teammates
Is excited to share their knowledge and help make our work better
A Little About Us
We’re a small, collaborative creative studio, which means you’ll have a real voice in the work. We care about building good relationships with our teammates and clients, learning and sharing our knowledge, and making an impact with the projects we create.
If you’re the kind of developer who gets excited about building beautiful WordPress sites and making sure everyone can enjoy it, we’d love to meet you.
Position Details
Position:
Accessibility-Focused WordPress Developer
T
ype:
Freelance/Contract, project-based
Location:
Ohio-based required; Northeast Ohio preferred
Hours:
Flexible / based on project needs
Opportunity:
Potential for ongoing project-based work