Job description
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
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