Product Designer (Contractor)

We are a mission-driven accessibility start-up dedicated to transforming the way the 1 billion disabled and neurodivergent people in our world work, learn and live. Since launching our first product, Present Pal, in 2018, Estendio has supported students across over 150 universities in the UK and US to communicate with confidence. Building on that success, we’ve now launched Tailo, an AI-powered reading platform that creates a personalised reading experience for every mind. As we scale into new markets, we are seeking to redefine accessibility—not just as a legal standard, but as an empowering and intuitive experience for all. We’re now looking for a Product Designer who will play a key role in shaping how Tailo continues to grow and evolve. You’ll work closely with our Lead and Senior Product Designers to translate real user needs into thoughtful, accessible experiences that directly impact how neurodivergent learners read, study and succeed. In this hands-on role, you’ll contribute across the full design process—from research and ideation through to prototyping, testing, and implementation. You’ll collaborate with the Product and Engineering teams to refine our existing user experience, bring new features to life, and ensure every interaction is intuitive, inclusive and impactful. Synthesise findings to help define problems, shape product direction and prioritise improvements ● Design & Prototyping ● Design simple, inclusive and intuitive user experiences from early concepts to polished mockups and interfaces ● Contribute to and evolve Tailo’s design system and design patterns ● Collaboration & Implementation ● Maintain a high quality bar across the product through design reviews and collaborative QA You love uncovering the “why” behind a problem and you know how to turn user insight into great design. 3+ years’ experience as a Product Designer within an in-house product team (or applicable experience) ● Strong experience across the full design process, including user research ● Skilled at conducting and analysing user interviews, usability testing, and other research methods ● Confident working in agile teams and using tools like Jira and Notion ● Able to clearly articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively across disciplines Bonus Points ● Experience in edtech, accessibility or inclusive design ● You have a solid background in design thinking, with a portfolio to prove it. ● Ideally you’ll have worked in an agile environment and can bring your mindset and experience to help us progress the ways we’re working. ● It would be great if you had an interest in accessibility and a keen interest in levelling the playing field through tech. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require. We also recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent so we are very open to applicants with neurological differences at Estendio. Competitive salary with EMI share options ● 33 days holiday (including public holidays) ● Remote-first with team meetups ● Work on something that matters – building inclusive tech for every mind Stage 1: Informal Chat Stage 2: Skills & Culture Interview A deeper dive into your experience, values, and approach to design. This includes a short take-home design task (~1.5 hours). An informal chat with team members to get a feel for collaboration, values alignment, and ways of working. Location - Remote (UK based) (