Founding Product Designer

We’re seeking a talented and motivated Product Designer to join us as the third member of our team at Chance. You will work directly with our CEO/CTO, who has an extensive background in creating successful #1 social apps like Gas, Poparazzi, NGL, and Monkey. As our first design hire, you’ll have a unique opportunity to craft and define our product’s visual language, ensuring it embodies our mission of fostering authentic human connections.

This is a rare chance to make a foundational impact on a product that values connection, empathy, and kindness above all.

Chance:

At Chance, we’re on a mission to redefine how people connect in the digital age. Our platform is all about cultivating meaningful human connections, providing a space for genuine interaction in a world that can feel increasingly distant. We’re building more than just an app; we’re creating a community that values vulnerability, kindness, and real conversations. If you’re passionate about designing products that make a positive impact, we’d love to have you on this journey.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the end-to-end design process, from initial concept to final implementation, ensuring each step reflects our commitment to user-centered design and emotional engagement.

• Design intuitive, engaging, and visually cohesive user interfaces for our iOS app, collaborating closely with our iOS engineer and CEO.

• Create and maintain our design system, establishing a visual language that enhances brand recognition and user experience.

• Collaborate with engineering to ensure seamless implementation of design elements and maintain a high-quality standard across the product.

• Conduct user research, prototyping, and testing to continuously iterate on designs based on user insights and data.

• Advocate for a design-driven culture within our team, ensuring empathy, kindness, and human-centered principles guide our work.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Product Designer, UI/UX Designer, or similar role, ideally in the social tech space.

• Strong portfolio showcasing mobile design projects, especially iOS applications.

• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.

• Experience in both user interface and user experience design, with a keen eye for detail and empathy for the user’s needs.

• Ability to work autonomously, think critically, and take ownership of the design process.

• A passion for our mission to foster genuine, meaningful human connections through technology.

Bonus Points:

• Background in conducting user research and usability testing, with the ability to gather and act on insights.

• Previous startup experience or a record of designing for fast-paced, iterative environments.

• Understanding of SwiftUI and iOS design patterns for effective collaboration with our engineering team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with 1-2% equity in a high-potential startup.

• Health, vision, and dental benefits for your overall well-being.

• Regular company offsites in inspiring locations to recharge and connect.

• Opportunity to work in a beautiful LA office, designed to foster creativity and productivity.

• Unlimited PTO, supporting work-life balance and personal rejuvenation.

• Personal and professional growth opportunities as you help build a product with a mission to make a positive impact.

Join Us:

If you’re a visionary designer with a desire to create meaningful products and shape a brand from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to be part of something truly special.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, a link to your portfolio, and a brief cover letter telling us why you’re excited about Chance and how your experience aligns with our mission.