Co- Founder (UI/UX designer)

Are you a UX/UI expert with over 5 years of experience who’s ready to co-found a startup and bring an innovative product to life from the ground up?

Our startup is searching for a UX/UI Co-Founder to take the lead in designing our MVP. This is an equity-based role, with the potential to transition into a paid position after securing funding.

You won’t just design screens — you’ll build the user experience foundation, lead a team of design interns, and shape the direction of a mission-driven product that aims to create real-world value and impact.

⸻

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end UX/UI design for the MVP, creating user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes.

• Collaborate closely with the founder and development team to translate product features into intuitive designs.

• Conduct user research and gather insights to inform design decisions and improve usability.

• Establish and maintain a cohesive design system and brand visual identity.

• Guide and mentor a team of design interns, ensuring alignment with product goals and timelines.

• Test and iterate designs quickly based on internal feedback and early user testing.

• Document design processes and systems to support future scaling.

⸻

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in UX/UI design for mobile and web platforms.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design, wireframing, prototyping, and final UI design.

• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar.

• Experience working with development teams to implement designs accurately.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

• Ability to commit 15–20 hours per week during the MVP phase.

⸻

What You’ll Gain:

• Co-founder status with meaningful equity in a high-potential startup.

• The opportunity to make foundational design decisions and shape the product’s direction.

• Experience leading and growing a design team.

• Real startup leadership exposure with significant impact and visibility.

• A potential path toward a Chief Design Officer or UX leadership role after fundraising.

⸻

Additional Info:

• Remote-first position (work from anywhere).

• Flexible working hours.

• Equity-based (no payments until funding).

• Ideal for someone passionate about user experience, innovative products, and building from zero to launch.

Apply Now!