Lead accessibility-centred design across product areas — from early discovery through prototype, delivery, and iteration.
Conduct accessibility audits and usability testing with diverse user groups, including people who use assistive technologies.
Design with WCAG 2.1 AA (or higher) compliance as a baseline, ensuring products meet or exceed recognised accessibility standards.
Create wireframes, flows, prototypes, and polished visuals that prioritise accessible interactions and inclusive design patterns.
Work side-by-side with engineers to ensure implementations maintain accessibility standards and are properly coded with semantic HTML, ARIA where appropriate, and reliable keyboard navigation.
Build and maintain accessibility guidance within our design system to ensure consistency across products.
Collaborate with product and data colleagues to define and track accessibility metrics and iterate on inclusive design practices.
Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design in all product decisions and act as a champion for users with diverse abilities.

A strong portfolio demonstrating WCAG-compliant design work — concrete examples of accessible design solutions are essential.
Proven experience designing digital products with accessibility at the forefront (startup, agency, or product team).
Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.1 guidelines (Level AA minimum) and practical experience applying them in product design.
Experience conducting accessibility testing with screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver, JAWS), keyboard-only navigation, and other assistive technologies.
Expertise in designing for diverse user needs including visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive differences.
Strong understanding of accessible colour contrast, typography, focus indicators, and interaction patterns.
Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) and how to interpret and act on their results.
Confidence with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, including accessibility plugins and features.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to educate and influence cross-functional teams about accessibility best practice.
Bonus points IAAP certification (CPACC, WAS, or CPWA) or similar accessibility credentials.
Experience working directly with users who rely on assistive technologies.
Knowledge of international accessibility standards beyond WCAG (Section 508, EN 301 549, ADA).
Background in inclusive design research methodologies.
3+ years specifically focused on accessibility design, though demonstrated expertise matters most.

Competitive salary and a benefits package that supports your well‑being
Flexible working and genuine respect for work–life balance
Opportunities for professional development in accessibility and inclusive design.

Product Designer – Accessibility Focused

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