Location: Tempe, AZ (In-Person, Monday–Friday)
Compensation: $50,000–$100,000 (DOE)
About Us
This is not your average job listing. Lightningware is the operator of Thundr, a rapidly growing social platform with millions of users.
Based in Tempe, we’re on a mission to build the next generation of social media—the platform that will redefine how people connect online. Think of us as the next TikTok, but BIGGER and BOLDER.
This is your chance to break into tech at the ground floor of one of the most exciting companies in social media.
The Role
We’re searching for a world-class designer to shape the look and feel of Thundr. Your talent matters more than your years of experience—what we need is someone with vision, creativity, and the drive to deliver stunning design at speed.
We are not looking for someone who is cookie cutter, by the books. Creativity, passion and drive is what moves us forward.
You’ll define our design DNA and set the style standard that millions of users will see every day. If you’ve got the eye, the hunger, and the can-do attitude, this is the role for you!

What You’ll Do

• Lead design for the Thundr platform, shaping UI/UX and visual identity
• Create graphics and layouts with a consistent, distinctive style
• Work at speed without sacrificing quality
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to bring designs to life
• Push boundaries and set the bar for design excellence

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional eye for UI design and strong visual sensibilities
• Ability to create cohesive design systems and brand DNA
• Fast, adaptable, and fearless—able to deliver under pressure
• Must work in-person, Monday–Friday, in Tempe
• Above all: raw talent and attitude
• Sense of humor
• Willing to think outside of the box

Nice to Have

• Degree in a design-related field
• Experience designing tech products or apps
• Familiarity with Figma and other leading design tools

Why Join Us?

• Be the lead designer at a company that’s scaling fast
• Work on a product with millions of users and massive growth potential
• Have a real seat at the table as we build the next global social media platform
• Opportunity to level up
• 2 weeks PTO every 6 months
• If you’re ready to design for impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Happy hour
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In perso

• Lead design for the Thundr platform, shaping UI/UX and visual identity
• Create graphics and layouts with a consistent, distinctive style
• Work at speed without sacrificing quality
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to bring designs to life
• Push boundaries and set the bar for design excellenc