Ambitious UI/UX Designer - Remote (Europe)

at  CircleUp

At Circleup, we’re connecting people in person - offline - by simplifying the process of scheduling a meet-up and booking a place at your favorite restaurant in your city within a few seconds.
Minimum effort spent on scheduling, choosing time and deciding a place to meet.
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At this point, we are self-financed and at a pre-product-market-fit stage.
Getting people to meet offline - in person is very hard. There should be clear incentives for both people or a group of people to agree to meet. Many variables such as the current mood, emotions, interests, and desires must be taken into consideration while designing Circleup user experience with the highest ethics.
We aim to keep the team as small as possible. No product owners. You are your own PM. You will directly engage with the team and users, incorporate feedback, and see your work through to production.
We encourage a deep understanding of our software architecture and business logic, enabling you to make informed decisions and valuable contributions across the entire product ecosystem.
Therefore, we make an effort to not limit the scope of one person’s work. You will be encouraged to bring up your own ideas on new features, and treat them like a science experiment with users: observation - > research - > hypothesis - > experiment design - > experimentation - > data analysis - > conclusion interpret - > communication - > refinement.
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By joining Circleup, you are taking a risk.
You can get paid significantly more in cash somewhere else.
You can work on other projects that are on a more defined path to generate profit.
At Circleup, we will always be wrong about our assumption on which feature will work & bring more users.
Our goal here is to be continuously less wrong.
Therefore, we will non-stop iterate with as many versions of the product as possible and pivot when necessary, with the single KPI being that people meet each other in person more often, and in doing so, the process of making that happen is as simple and convenient as possible, which is what Circleup will help with.
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Circleup increases the efficiency of maintaining your relationships/network. Unlike individually having to think about whom to meet again and doing the inefficient communication ping-pong to figure out when and where to meet, circleup automates to reduce manual work.
You will save time, reduce your mental workload, and get more quality time with people you know and like. As a result, you will be better connected and happier.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating world-class UI/UX design skills for mobile applications.
• 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design, preferably in social or lifestyle apps.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop innovative features that solve complex user problems.
• Deep empathy for users and a proven track record of designing products that resonate on an emotional level.
• Experience with design systems and the ability to create and maintain them.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with mobile design guidelines for iOS and Android platforms.
• Experience in conducting user research, usability testing, and interpreting data to inform design decisions.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the design process from concept to implementation.
• Passion for social connections and improving people’s offline interactions.
• Adaptability and willingness to iterate quickly in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Bonus: Experience with motion design and micro-interactions to enhance user engagement.
• No formal education requirements - we value skills, experience, and passion over degrees.
  Benefits
  - Cash and equity-based compensation
  - Relocation support to Switzerland in the case we hit a product-market-fit and raise investment.
  Check our progress via: www[dot]circleup[dot]a

• Lead the design of Circleup’s mobile app, creating an intuitive and engaging user interface that simplifies social scheduling and encourages offline meetups.
• Develop and iterate on new features that align with Circleup’s mission of creating more quality time between people.
• Conduct user research and analyze user behavior to inform design decisions and improve the overall user experience.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for new features and improvements.
• Collaborate closely with the development team to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
• Continuously iterate on the app’s design based on user feedback and data-driven insights.
• Develop a deep understanding of user psychology and apply this knowledge to create compelling and emotionally resonant designs.
• Contribute to the startup’s product strategy by proposing innovative ideas and solutions.
• Design and conduct A/B tests to optimize user engagement and retention.
• Ensure consistency in design language across all touchpoints of the Circleup app.