UI/UX Designer

A mission-driven startup redefining adolescent and young adult health by building an emotionally intelligent, digital-first care experience. Their platform combines virtual care, peer support, AI-powered assistance, and community-driven design to create a safe, engaging, and resonant environment. They focus on creating brands that feel approachable, relatable, and social media savvy, offering a direct, "on-your-phone-centric" experience.

Location:

Work-from-home, full-time, 9 AM - 5 PM EST

What You'll Drive

• Behavioral Design & Flow: Lead the design of seamless, captivating user flows and prototypes for mobile-first (iOS focus) and web-based applications, focusing on psychological engagement and behavioral shifts.
• Youth-Centric Visual Storytelling: Create high-fidelity UI designs that are visually groundbreaking, accessible, and authentically resonate with teen and young adult aesthetics, moving beyond conventional telehealth.
• Micro-Interaction & Gamification Mastery: Infuse life into the user experience through animations and micro-interactions, designing gamification elements (progress bars, badges, avatars) that encourage participation and build intrinsic motivation.
• Systemic Brand Experience: Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems and style guides, ensuring brand consistency and a cohesive narrative across products.
• Iterative & Empathetic Research: Conduct user research and usability testing, embracing rapid iteration based on genuine youth insights.
• Cultural Fluency in Design: Stay ahead of evolving digital design trends resonating with Gen Z and young adults, understanding cultural shifts and how commerce, culture, and social elements intermix.
• Seamless Execution: Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and clinical advisors, ensuring designs and animations are implemented as intended, providing feedback throughout sprints.

What You Bring

• 5+ years as a lead UI/UX designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in direct-to-consumer products targeting young audiences.
• Proven track record in creating immersive, user-centric digital experiences with seamless flows and high-quality visuals across devices.
• Exceptional proficiency in modern design tools (Figma preferred) and ability to translate artistic vision into functional, engaging products.
• Deep understanding of behavioral economics and psychology relevant to adolescents and young adults.
• Expertise in creating animations and micro-interactions (e.g., After Effects, Figma Smart Animate, Lottie JSON).
• Strong grasp of accessibility standards and user-centered design principles.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills to articulate design rationale and advocate for user needs.
• Passion for creating inclusive, safe, and delightful experiences fostering well-being and intentional engagement.

Bonus Points

• Experience designing mobile platforms for D2C brands in healthcare and outside healthcare.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks, developer handoff best practices, and design-to-code workflows.
• Experience in startup environments requiring agility, rapid iteration, and a "figure it out" mentality.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven startup reshaping care for the next generation with an authentic, innovative brand.
• Collaborate with a passionate, diverse, interdisciplinary team valuing creativity, vulnerability, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to shape a growing brand with a distinctive design voice, leaving a lasting impact on young lives.
• Flexible hybrid work environment supporting focused work and flow states.

Application Process

To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:

• Fill in the application form
• Record a video showcasing your skill sets