Founding Product Designer - Chance App
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: $130K-$180K + 0.5-1% equity
About Chance:
At Chance, we’re on a mission to redefine how people connect in the digital age. Meaningful human connections are the foundation of a fulfilled life, and our video-matching platform is designed to bring people closer in a world that often feels distant. We’re not just building a product; we’re cultivating a community where vulnerability, kindness, and genuine interaction take center stage.
Our founders are committed to creating a space where people can form deep, lasting connections. We’re early on this journey, and we’re looking for passionate individuals who share our vision and want to make a real impact as a part of the founding team of Chance!
The Role:
We are seeking a visionary Founding Product Designer who can think outside the box, design cutting-edge, forward-thinking experiences, and bring a "touch of magic" to every interaction. You will work closely with the founding team, including our CEO/CTO, who has a proven track record of launching four successful #1 social apps like Gas, Poparazzi, NGL, and Monkey.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of a product that prioritizes connection and kindness over everything else, helping to create a user experience that drives engagement, fosters genuine interaction, and stands out in the market.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the design vision for our iOS app, creating unique, engaging experiences with a focus on animations and outside-the-box solutions.
- Collaborate with the founding team to define the product roadmap, shaping a forward-thinking design language that feels fresh, interactive, and magical.
- Build user-friendly and aesthetically stunning interfaces while maintaining optimal usability and accessibility standards.
- Create rapid prototypes and wireframes, testing design hypotheses with users and incorporating feedback to iterate on designs.
- Work closely with engineers to ensure seamless integration between design and development, especially in key areas like animations, transitions, and user interactions.
- Develop design systems and guidelines to maintain a consistent, high-quality experience as we scale.
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience as a product designer with a strong portfolio, ideally having designed or built a social app that has grown virally.
- A forward-thinking, creative mindset, with a passion for designing interactions and animations that captivate and inspire users.
- Strong ability to work autonomously and take ownership of design initiatives from concept to execution.
- Startup experience is highly desirable, particularly in high-growth environments.
- A passion for fostering social connections and a deep belief in Chance's mission to strengthen genuine human interaction through design.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a desire to be part of a small, close-knit, mission-driven team.
Bonus Points:
- Experience working in a cross-functional team with engineers and product managers to create world-class experiences.
- Knowledge of motion design or animation tools and the ability to incorporate movement into your designs.
- Experience working with design systems and contributing to their development and implementation.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with 0.5-1% equity in a high-potential startup.
- Health, vision, and dental benefits to support your well-being.
- Company offsites in beautiful locations to recharge and bond with the team.
- Work from a beautiful office in LA with a team environment that encourages creativity and productivity.
- 4-weeks PTO to ensure you have the time you need to relax and rejuvenate.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth as you help shape a company that’s dedicated to making a positive impact on the world.
Join Us:
If you’re an experienced product designer with a passion for building meaningful, cutting-edge designs and a desire to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to be part of something truly special from the ground up.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a portfolio showcasing your best work, along with a brief cover letter explaining why you’re excited about Chance and how your experience aligns with this role.