LEAD UX/UI DESIGNER

We seek a Lead UX/UI Designer to execute the UX/UI design of a new social application. Reporting directly to our Design Director, you'll lead interface design for a platform that challenges conventional social media paradigms. This role demands a senior designer capable of translating complex conceptual frameworks into breakthrough user experiences that have never been attempted at scale.

WHAT YOU LL OWN

UX/UI Development Leadership

• Lead all UX/UI development for gamified social applications across web and mobile platforms
• Execute and maintain design systems under direction of Design Director
• Drive implementation of design vision that transcends conventional social media patterns

Product Strategy & Innovation

• Define interaction models for social applications with integrated game mechanics
• Create information architectures for engaging, multi-platform social experiences
• Design novel approaches to user engagement, progression, and community building
• Balance sophisticated gamification with authentic social interaction

Execution & Implementation

• Ship production-ready designs within our lean agile development cycles
• Work autonomously while collaborating effectively with engineering leadership
• Balance experimental vision with technical constraints and user needs
• Drive user research and data-driven design decisions

REQUIREMENTS

Professional Excellence

• 8+ years UX/UI design experience with shipped digital products reaching significant user bases
• Portfolio demonstrating leadership of complex, innovative interface design projects
• Proven track record of designing successful novel interaction paradigms
• Experience establishing and scaling design systems for growing platforms

Technical Mastery

• Expert proficiency in Figma for interface design, prototyping, and design systems
• Deep understanding of front-end development constraints and mobile-first design
• Experience with user research methodologies and conversion optimization
• History of successful collaboration with engineering teams in agile environments

Specialized Experience Required

• Background in social platform design, game UX, or experimental digital experiences
• Understanding of engagement systems, user progression, and community dynamics
• Experience with non-conventional interface patterns or spatial information design
• Track record of shipping products that challenged established design conventions

Leadership Capabilities

• Ability to articulate and defend bold design decisions to stakeholders
• Experience mentoring designers and establishing design standards
• Self-directed work style with ability to drive projects independently
• Strong systems thinking and strategic approach to product design

Ideal Background

We're seeking candidates with experience in:

• Social platforms with novel interaction models (not standard social media)
• MMO/social game interface design or virtual world experiences
• Decentralized platforms or alternative technical infrastructures
• Products serving distinctive cultural communities or niche audiences
• Design leadership at growing technology companies

Nice-to-Haves

• Frontend development experience with JavaScript/React, HTML, and CSS
• Understanding of frontend implementation constraints and code-level design decisions
• Experience with Cursor and Claude Code for AI-assisted development workflows
• Background in animation and motion design (Framer Motion, GSML, or similar)
• Experience with design tools beyond Figma (Principle, ProtoPie, etc.)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to define the future of social platform design
• Direct collaboration with visionary leadership team
• Creative freedom to pursue breakthrough interface design
• Competitive compensation package including equity participation
• Work on culturally significant projects at the intersection of art and technology

TO APPLY:

Submit a portfolio demonstrating:

1. Leadership of complex, innovative digital product design
2. Shipped products with measurable user impact and engagement
3. Examples of challenging conventional design patterns successfully
4. Systems thinking and scalable design solutions

Include your perspective on how interface design shapes social behavior and community formation.

We're building something that has never existed before. If you're interested in incremental improvements to existing patterns, this role isn't for you. We seek a designer ready to establish new paradigms for digital social interaction.