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Product Designer (Mobile)

AURORA

Posted 3 weeks ago

Employment Type

Contract

Location

Hybrid

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Requirements

UX, UI, Interaction Design, Visual Design, User Research, Design Systems, Cross-functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, Mobile Design

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the product design process from problem identification and user research to concept generation, interaction design, visual polish, and final production-ready deliverables for the mobile application.
  • Develop and maintain a cohesive design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and a premium aesthetic across all product touchpoints.
  • Conduct user research, gather feedback, and leverage data insights to inform design decisions, validate assumptions, and iterate on solutions.
  • Collaborate effectively with engineering, product management, and founders to define product strategy, prioritize features, and ensure seamless implementation of designs.
  • Articulate design rationale, present trade-offs, and advocate for user-centered solutions to stakeholders, including investors and executive leadership.
  • Contribute to the overall product vision and brand identity, ensuring the design reflects the company's principles of high leverage, courage, and ownership.
  • Craft elegant solutions for complex lifestyle management domains including travel, dining, experiences, luxury goods, and longevity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of proven experience designing digital products, with a strong portfolio showcasing ownership of shipped consumer experiences.
  • Demonstrated experience in fast-paced startup environments or zero-to-one product development.
  • End-to-End Product Design: Proficient in UX, UI, interaction design, and visual design, with a keen eye for detail and premium polish.
  • User-Centered Design: Ability to deeply understand user needs, incorporate feedback and research insights, and translate them into intuitive and elegant user experiences.
  • Systems Thinking: Experience creating and maintaining design systems, components, and interaction patterns for consistency and scalability.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Excellent ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders, clearly articulating design rationale and tradeoffs.
  • Problem Solving: Aptitude for identifying complex problems and designing innovative, effective solutions.
  • Mobile Design Expertise: Specific experience designing for iOS and/or Android platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI-driven products or platforms.
  • Familiarity with the luxury, concierge, or high-performance lifestyle sectors.
  • Experience in defining new product categories or market segments.
  • Visual design skills that align with premium brand aesthetics.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary for a contractor role.
  • $2,000 Tech & Education budget for professional development and tools.
  • Holistic lifestyle perks and access opportunities relevant to the company's target demographic.
  • Full health benefits with 90% coverage, including comprehensive dental and vision plans.

About the Company

  • Industry: Technology (Lifestyle Operating System, AI, Consumer Tech)
  • Company Size: Small (Core team of 20 members)
  • Founded: 2024
  • Aurora is building a next-generation lifestyle operating system designed for the world's highest-performance individuals. The company has secured significant early-stage funding from prominent investors and operators.
  • Small, agile core team (approx. 20 members) with a strong founder presence.
  • The Product Designer will report directly to the CTO and work closely with the Founding Product Lead.
  • Cross-functional collaboration is expected to be tight and highly integrated due to the small team size, involving engineering, product, and founders.
  • Design-forward, user-centric approach with a focus on exceptional product experience and premium craftsmanship.
  • Emphasis on "high-leverage" activities, urgency with inputs, and pragmatism with outputs.
  • Driven by core principles: seeking truth, being high-leverage, courageous, owning outcomes, and believing "impossible is an attitude."
  • Utilizes cutting-edge AI to redefine lifestyle management.

How to Apply

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