Founding UI/UX & Graphic Designer

About this role

ABOUT THE ROLE

This 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 FOR

Required:

- 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

LOCATION

Primary 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.

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