UI / UX Designer

Location: Remote
Time Zone Requirement: GMT ±3–4 hours (Eastern Europe, South Africa preferred)
Type: Full-Time
Level: Mid–Senior (flexible based on experience)

About the Role

We are hiring its first in-house UI / UX Designer to take full ownership of product design across the platform.

Today, design work is handled externally, which has created friction, misalignment, and slower execution. This role is a critical hire that will bring design fully in-house — enabling tighter collaboration, faster iteration, and a more cohesive product experience.

You will work closely with the Chief Product Officer and engineering team to design products from 0-to-1, helping define how it looks, feels, and functions as it continues to scale.

This is a high-impact role with real ownership — not a pixel-pushing position, but a chance to shape the foundation of a growing product.

Design Vision

We’re looking for a designer who can execute a clean, modern, YC-style aesthetic:

Simple
Minimal
Functional
Polished

The goal is to move away from generic or “template-driven” design and build a product experience that feels modern, intentional, and intuitive from day one.

What You’ll Do

Own the end-to-end UI/UX design function as our first internal designer
Design core product experiences for 0-to-1 builds
Translate product requirements into intuitive user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs
Collaborate closely with the CPO and engineers in real time
Improve usability, clarity, and consistency across the platform
Create and maintain design systems and reusable components
Proactively communicate design decisions, tradeoffs, and timelines
Iterate quickly based on feedback and product priorities

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

3–7+ years of experience in UI/UX or product design
Experience designing SaaS or web-based products
Strong portfolio showcasing clean, modern product work
Proven ability to design products from scratch (0-to-1)
Excellent communication skills — this is non-negotiable
Ability to work collaboratively in real time with product and engineering
Availability within GMT ±3–4 hours for overlap

Nice-to-Haves

Startup or early-stage product experience
Experience working closely with product leaders and engineers
Familiarity with modern design systems and component-based workflows
Experience shaping brand or visual identity at an early stage

Tools & Workflow

You’ll likely work with tools such as:

Figma (primary)
Product collaboration tools (Notion, Linear, Jira, etc.)
Direct collaboration with engineering and product leadership

Exact tooling may evolve as the team grows.

Why This Role Is Exciting

Be the first in-house designer — real ownership from day one
Work directly with the CPO and influence product direction
Design real products, not marketing pages
Help define the visual identity and UX foundation of the company
Opportunity to grow into a lead design role as the team scales

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