About the RoleThis is a rare founding design opportunity at a Y Combinator-backed consumer wearable company operating at the intersection of hardware, health, and human emotion. With prototypes already on users' wrists and a launch film live, the product is real and moving fast.
You will be the
first design hire - owning the full consumer-facing design stack from day one. The founding team brings deep pedigree in consumer hardware (ex-Apple), and aesthetics and taste are at the absolute core of this brand. A compelling portfolio is the single most important factor in this hire.
This role can be based in
London or
San Francisco, and is expected to grow into a design leadership position as the company scales.
What You'll Do- Own the end-to-end UI/UX design for the iOS app, from concept through high-fidelity production assets
- Design and maintain the consumer website, ensuring a cohesive, premium brand experience
- Create all social media, email, and communications design across every consumer touchpoint
- Design event invitations, launch collateral, and campaign materials
- Define and steward the brand's visual language - ensuring consistency across hardware, digital, and print
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, hardware, and marketing teams in a fast-moving early-stage environment
What We're Looking ForRequired:- A standout portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design for consumer apps and broader brand design - website, social, email, invitations, and events
- Strong graphic design fundamentals; exceptional aesthetic sensibility and taste
- Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop); ability to produce both high-fidelity UI and polished marketing assets
- Proven experience designing iOS apps in accordance with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines
- Ability to translate a brand identity into every consumer-facing touchpoint with a consistent visual language
- Self-starter mentality; comfortable operating with autonomy in an early-stage startup
- Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom (London) or the United States (San Francisco) without company visa sponsorship - visa transfers are welcome
Strong signals (nice to have):- Degree from a top design school (e.g. Royal College of Art, RISD, or equivalent)
- Prior experience at a consumer company known for exceptional, taste-driven product design
Compensation & Benefits- Salary: ~$150,000 USD (US-based) / ~£75,000 GBP (London-based)
- Equity: Up to 1-2% - meaningful founding-level ownership
- The company has recently closed a seed round with angels and strategic partners
- Visa sponsorship: Not available for new sponsorships; visa transfers are acceptable
LocationPrimary office in
London, United Kingdom; a
San Francisco, USA base is also an option. On-site or hybrid presence is expected - fully remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on location.
