Product Designer (Part-time, Fixed-term)

Adopting AI for drug design is limited by expertise and data. deepmirror is an AI-native drug design platform that helps chemistry teams build models on industry data and use those models to design better molecules. Since launching in 2023, our platform is now used by hundreds of chemists across the globe to impact real world drug programs in oncology, dementia, infammation, and global health.

Now, we are looking for a temporary UI/UX designer to supercharge our product. This is a fixed-term role expected to run until ~01/2027.

In this role, you will closely collaborate with the founding team and engineers to design intuitive experiences for our AI product. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to be involved from day one of the start-up journey and who wants to put new processes into place to build a powerful platform in a high-performing and collaborative team, based in beautiful Victoria House in the heart of London.

As part of the product team, you will build and contribute to core services integrating advanced molecular property prediction algorithms into our platform and interface with users to improve their experience. Leveraging your expertise in UI/UX design, we encourage you to seize the opportunity to be independent and drive innovation and quality. In the role, you will have substantial growth opportunities, allowing you to shape deepmirror’s technological framework from its inception and learn in an interdisciplinary environment at the interface of physics, chemistry, biology, and machine learning. Note that this is a temporary position available from May 2026 for 6 months with an option to continue therafter.

Should I apply?

We want to be upfront about what it is like to work at deepmirror and thought hard about the principles that guide our work. Before you apply, let's dive into how our values influence the way we work as a team and ensure they resonate with you.

We Persevere: 

We believe that great work comes from dedication, continuous learning, and pushing boundaries. We trust you to manage your time in a way that helps you develop your skills while contributing to impactful projects. If you thrive on learning and enjoy challenging yourself, you'll fit right in.

We Care

We love what we do and deeply care about our product, customers, and colleagues. We thrive as a collaborative team where everyone is willing to go the extra mile for our customers. We create an environment where asking for support and extending a helping hand are equally valued. Be part of something big and contribute to a culture of support, customer focus, and shared ambition.

We Own

Nobody will dictate how you do things, but you will be held accountable for the impact of your work, as we value outcomes over outputs. If you thrive in an environment where you take responsibility, solve problems proactively, and drive your own success, you will do well here.

At deepmirror, you will challenge yourself, be supported, and be given the freedom to excel. Join a team where striving, caring, and ownership are not just values but a way of life. If this resonates with you, deepmirror could be your next big adventure—read on for the 'boring' bits.

You Will:

• Work closely with the platform and product team, as well as directly with customers, to discover, design, and deliver user-centric solutions that meet user needs.
• Lead the end-to-end design process, from research and ideation through prototyping and user testing.
• Design intuitive, elegant UI/UX experiences and iteratively validate them through usability testing and feedback.

Requirements

• Demonstrable expertise in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing shipped products.
• Proven experience collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams (engineering, product, science) to deliver actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas and design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of modern frontend principles and constraints.

Nice to Have:

• A degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience designing scientific or technical software.
• Experience with basic frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, and CSS.

If you meet at least 60% of the requirements or nice-to-have qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• Frequent social events and off-sites
• Pension Scheme: 5%/5% employer/employee