Mobile Product Designer for Venture-Backed Startup in New York City $2000-7000
Waffle is a shared journal app designed to help people stay closer to their loved ones.
It is used by more than 200,000 people across the country, serving a diverse user base that includes families, couples, those in polyamorous relationships, military families, people in long-distance relationships, parents, co-parents, and members of the BDSM community, among others.
We have raised $2 million in seed funding from investors, including Snap.
We are currently seeking a lead designer to oversee the design of our app and website. Waffle is beloved for its simplicity and aesthetic appeal, with design being a key differentiator.
Key Responsibilities:
- 5+ years of experience
- Strong experience in mobile app UI/UX design
- Strong experience in web UI/UX design
- Experience in illustration and animation
- Knowledge of translating product visions into designs that accommodate users' tastes
- Figma & Framer
Preferred:
- Understanding of the self-care and mental health app domain
- Insight into our predominantly female audience (70% of our users are female)
Why Work for Us?
You will feel the impact of your work on our users' lives. We receive thank-you messages daily from those who have been positively affected by our app. Your design will significantly help people in a meaningful way. If you're curious, read stories from our users at wafflejournal.com/stories or reviews on the App Store and Google Play.
Unlike many design roles where contributions may feel minor, you will be responsible for the entire design of a product used daily by hundreds of thousands of people. You will directly see the gratitude of users in the app reviews, affirming the significant impact of your work.