Yalent
Founding Product Designer
Yalent, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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. 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.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Job Responsibilities
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. Job Requirements
5-7 years of proven experience as a Product Designer, UI/UX Designer, or similar role, ideally in the social tech space. A strong portfolio showcasing mobile design projects, particularly iOS applications, demonstrating a range of design skills and processes. Experience in both user interface and user experience design, with a keen eye for detail and empathy for the user’s needs. Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD. User-Centric Focus: Demonstrated experience in user-centered design practices and methodologies. A passion for our mission to foster genuine, meaningful human connections through technology. Technical Skills
Tell us a little about yourself and how your previous experiences align with this role? Walk us through a project where you built something end-to-end. What were the biggest challenges, and how did you solve them? What about Chance and our mission to build meaningful relationships caught your eye? If you could build any feature for a social app tomorrow, what would it be and why? What is your design process for designing a social app? Explain how you would handle a situation where the engineering team is struggling to implement your design due to technical limitations. What strategies would you use to facilitate collaboration and find a solution? Benefits
1-2% equity in a high-potential startup. Health, vision, and dental benefits to support your well-being. Company offsites in beautiful locations to recharge and bond with the team. Work from a beautiful office in LA closely with the team in an environment that encourages creativity and productivity. Unlimited PTO ensures you have the time you need to relax and rejuvenate. Opportunities for personal and professional growth as you help shape a company that’s dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. 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.
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Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Job Responsibilities
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. Job Requirements
5-7 years of proven experience as a Product Designer, UI/UX Designer, or similar role, ideally in the social tech space. A strong portfolio showcasing mobile design projects, particularly iOS applications, demonstrating a range of design skills and processes. Experience in both user interface and user experience design, with a keen eye for detail and empathy for the user’s needs. Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD. User-Centric Focus: Demonstrated experience in user-centered design practices and methodologies. A passion for our mission to foster genuine, meaningful human connections through technology. Technical Skills
Tell us a little about yourself and how your previous experiences align with this role? Walk us through a project where you built something end-to-end. What were the biggest challenges, and how did you solve them? What about Chance and our mission to build meaningful relationships caught your eye? If you could build any feature for a social app tomorrow, what would it be and why? What is your design process for designing a social app? Explain how you would handle a situation where the engineering team is struggling to implement your design due to technical limitations. What strategies would you use to facilitate collaboration and find a solution? Benefits
1-2% equity in a high-potential startup. Health, vision, and dental benefits to support your well-being. Company offsites in beautiful locations to recharge and bond with the team. Work from a beautiful office in LA closely with the team in an environment that encourages creativity and productivity. Unlimited PTO ensures you have the time you need to relax and rejuvenate. Opportunities for personal and professional growth as you help shape a company that’s dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. 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.
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