Product Designer
About this role
What we're looking for:
We need an experienced product designer with a strong portfolio of beautiful consumer-facing social applications who is passionate about facilitating genuine human connections IRL. You should be comfortable wearing multiple hats across brand and product design, with a track record of building product-led growth features and referral systems. Bonus points if you've previously designed an iOS application currently on the App Store and have strong opinions on the ethics of user psychology in social products.
What you'll do:
Design end-to-end product experiences for 222's consumer social app, from concept through pixel-perfect delivery
Take ownership of the product design function as an early full-time designer, shaping the visual and interaction language of the platform
Work closely with engineering and product leadership to ship features that maximize IRL chance encounters
Build and iterate on product-led growth features and referral systems that drive organic user acquisition
Lead design initiatives across both brand and product, ensuring a cohesive and compelling user experience
Develop and maintain design systems in Figma that scale with the product as it grows
Champion ethical design practices, ensuring the product respects user psychology and promotes meaningful offline connections over addictive digital behaviors
Company at a glance
This Y Combinator-backed startup facilitates genuine in-person human connections, addressing the need for authentic offline community in an increasingly digital world. Backed by General Catalyst, Upfront Ventures, and NEA, it prioritizes real-life interactions over virtual engagement.
What happens next
Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.
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