Tactile Artist

Allyant is the world's first comprehensive accessibility solutions company. Our brand represents the combination of three globally recognized accessibility solutions companies, including T-Base Communications, CommonLook and Accessible360. Our sole focus as a single entity is making accessibility simple, seamless, and efficient for organizations – ensuring equitable access to information for people with disabilities. 

Our company offers a multitude of accessibility services and software solutions, spanning print and digital document remediation services, document remediation software and digital accessibility auditing. The most prominent organizations in the world, including those in financial services, government, healthcare and education, rely on our solutions to create, assess, remediate, produce and track compliant communications efficiently and cost-effectively. 

At Allyant, we believe every organization’s journey toward equitable access should be simple and seamless through solutions that eliminate the worry, stress and uncertainty often associated with accessibility. 

Guided Transcription Operator – Tactile Artist

This position is responsible for creating tactile graphics for the creation of braille or large print documents that are usable by the blind and low vision consumer in the production of educational materials such as textbooks and testing materials and customized maps with a large emphasis on Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) subject matter.

Responsibilities:

• Will be trained and mentored to be the Tactile Artist.
• Produce tactile graphics using graphic software to transform print illustrations, maps, images, diagrams, etc. into readable tactual format for the blind, to be inserted within braille documents.
• Working within MS Word, InDesign, and other similar tools to convert print material to large print formats.
• Maintain a repository of approved tactiles for other tactile artists or guided transcription operators to use in current material.
• Remain current with tactile graphics changes and ensure Allyant maintains a leadership position in its knowledge and interpretations as changes develop.
• Review and recommend software updates or changes as they relate to the production of tactile graphics.
• Learn the Company production tracking system to keep up to date with its use as a tool for managing workflow.
• Participate in in-house training and meetings as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of a 2-year college diploma with a graphics design designation, or equivalent, is required.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English required.
• This is an entry level role; however, some previous experience working in an office or production setting is an asset.
• Experience in VBA and creating macros for CorelDraw is an asset, but not required.
• Knowledge of Braille and/or accessible formats would be considered an asset.
• Desktop publishing skills would be considered an asset.
• Ability to manipulate word, learn a user interface to create tactile graphics or document layout formatting.

Soft skills:

• Ability to remain calm under the pressure of tight deadlines
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and troubleshoot problems and issues.
• Well organized and have logical problem-solving skills.
• Good relationship and team building skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

To Apply:

If you are interested in this position please send your CV electronically.

PLEASE DO NOT include your photo, date of birth or marital status!