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Founding Designer at Design-forward travel tech startup

Are you a visionary designer looking to define the aesthetic of the modern travel experience? We are seeking a Founding Designer to lead UI/UX for a well-funded, design-forward startup in San Francisco. This is your chance to own the entire product identity, build a world-class design system from scratch, and work alongside a top-tier team to transform how people discover and book travel. If you excel at turning complex features into beautiful, intuitive interfaces, this foundational role offers unparalleled influence and growth potential.

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Location

San Francisco, United States

Compensation

Not Disclosed

Company

Confidential company

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Role overview

As the Founding Designer, you will spearhead the end-to-end user experience for a high-growth travel platform. You will translate complex user needs into elegant, design-forward UI/UX solutions, shaping the visual identity and product strategy from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to define the aesthetic of a category-defining travel application.

About the company

Design-forward travel tech startup

What you will do

  • Execute end-to-end UI/UX design for a premium travel application.
  • Build and maintain a scalable design system that ensures visual consistency across platforms.
  • Collaborate directly with founders to translate product vision into high-fidelity prototypes.

Who this is a fit for

  • Proven track record of designing high-quality, consumer-facing mobile or web applications.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in both visual design and interaction design.
  • Ability to thrive in an early-stage startup environment with a bias for action and ownership.

Why this role is remarkable

  • Lead design for a product that prioritizes high-end aesthetics and user-centric travel experiences.
  • Join as a foundational member of a well-funded team backed by top-tier VCs.
  • Ownership over the entire design system and product roadmap in a rapid-growth environment.

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