As the Founding Designer, you will be the sole creative force shaping an AI-powered professional networking platform from the ground up. You will define the entire design DNA, from core mobile UX to brand identity, working directly with the founding team to transform a bold vision into a product people love.
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Founding Designer at Profound Club
Are you a cracked designer ready to build the future of professional growth? Profound Club is looking for a Founding Designer to lead the UI/UX and brand for their AI-powered career companion. This isn't just another networking feed—it's a chance to define the design DNA of a pre-seed startup from the ground up. With meaningful equity and full creative ownership, you'll work directly with the founders to ship a world-class mobile experience that helps people truly understand their professional journey. If you admire the craft of companies like Airbnb and thrive on blank canvases, this is your defining role.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company
swiggy
Role overview
Profound Club - Pre-seed consumer AI startup
What you will do
- Own the end-to-end UI/UX for primary mobile and web platforms, managing every screen, flow, and micro-interaction.
- Build and maintain a scalable design system and visual identity that defines how the brand is perceived globally.
- Partner directly with product and engineering teams to shape the roadmap and iterate rapidly without bureaucratic layers.
Who this is a fit for
- Demonstrated expertise in shipping high-quality consumer mobile applications with a focus on exceptional craft and detail.
- Proven ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments where you are responsible for the entire design playbook.
- A strong portfolio showcasing product thinking that balances aesthetic beauty with functional excellence and user-centric problem solving.
Why this role is remarkable
- True Founding Status: You are the first design hire with a seat at the table, enjoying full creative ownership and the chance to build a design system from scratch.
- High-Stakes Impact: Your work will directly influence the product's market fit and play a pivotal role in the company's upcoming first major funding round.
- Consumer Craft: Join an environment that prioritizes world-class design quality, aiming for the polished standards seen at industry leaders like Airbnb and Cred.
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 15 million jobs daily and helps you discover roles at companies like this.
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What happens next?
Jack’s an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If your profile’s a match and swiggy wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.