Ario is the Parent Assistant for managing life’s daily chaos: busy schedules, family obligations, future planning. We are looking for a talented and passionate Interaction Designer to join our dynamic team and help shape the next generation of mobile experiences. Download the iOS app to check out what we’ve built. Extra bonus points if you set up school email decoder, our most-loved feature that is used by many parents today. About Ario Ario is built for parents, by parents—harnessing the power of AI to make everyday life easier. Juggling schedules, managing family obligations, planning ahead—parenting is a full-time job on top of everything else. Ario is your personal AI assistant, designed to help navigate the daily chaos so you can focus on what truly matters. From organizing playdates to tracking school deadlines, meal-planning with whatever's in the fridge to remembering that one thing you always forget—Ario takes care of the details, so you don’t have to. We are a band of visionaries, adventurers, makers and pirates crafting life-altering power at the intersection of personal data and AI. We believe the best collaboration happens in-person, at our headquarters in Palo Alto, California. Ario is backed by Wing Venture Capital, Floodgate, Bain Capital Ventures, Moxxie, and prominent angels. Job Overview As an Interaction Designer, you will play a critical role in designing intuitive, engaging, and effective mobile experiences for our B2C app. You will collaborate closely with product managers, user researchers, and developers to translate customer needs and business goals into well-crafted, user-friendly interactions. This is a part-time role with flexible hours (with an option to grow into a full-time position), though a preference for in-person collaboration in our Palo Alto office is ideal. Key Responsibilities Design intuitive, engaging, and user-centered interactions for mobile applications (iOS and Android). Create wireframes, prototypes, interaction flows, and other design artifacts to communicate design concepts and solutions. Collaborate with product managers, developers, and user researchers to ensure designs meet user needs and business goals. Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to other team members to elevate the quality of the product. Conduct user testing and iterate on designs based on feedback and analytics. Stay up-to-date with mobile design trends, best practices, and industry standards. Qualifications Experience: Minimum 3-4 years of professional experience in interaction design, specifically for B2C mobile applications (iOS and Android). Design Tools: Proficiency in Figma for design and prototyping tools. Ability to illustrate or manage image generation is a plus. Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing mobile app design projects, with a focus on user interaction and problem-solving. Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional teams with product managers, developers, and user researchers. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Flexibility: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a strong ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Location: Must be based near Palo Alto, CA, and able to work on-site as needed (hybrid work environment). Preferred Experience with design systems and component libraries for mobile apps. Experience designing for parents, families, or productivity apps. Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and mobile UI best practices. Experience conducting or participating in user research and usability testing. Why Join Us? Work on a product that makes a real difference for parents . Opportunity to work on an impactful AI B2C mobile app. Flexible part-time schedule, with the option for hybrid/remote work. Collaborative and creative work environment. If you're excited about shaping AI-powered experiences that help parents navigate daily life, we’d love to hear from you! Seniority level Associate Employment type Part-time Job function Information Technology and Design Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr
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