Founding Product Designer

6 Months ago • 3 Years + • $175,000 PA - $275,000 PA

Design

Job Description

As a Founding Product Designer at Pika, you will execute high-quality UI/UX designs, from wireframes to polished interfaces. You'll collaborate with product managers, engineers, and the creative team to refine and implement product features. Your responsibilities include conducting user research, usability testing, feedback analysis, and contributing to a scalable design system. You'll create intuitive and visually compelling experiences for users of social apps and creative tools, enhancing user engagement. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered work. Experience designing social apps or highly interactive experiences is crucial. The role demands strong collaboration, critical thinking, and proficiency in design tools.

Good To Have:

Experience in a fast-paced startup
Active social media user

Must Have:

3+ years UI/UX design experience
Social app/creative tool design experience
User-centered design approach
Proficiency in design tools
Collaboration & critical thinking

Perks:

Competitive salary ($175,000–$275,000)
Equity in a fast-growing startup
Comprehensive health benefits
Social events at Palo Alto HQ
Supportive and collaborative culture

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Founding Product Designer

At Pika, we’re building groundbreaking tools for creators, empowering them to tell their stories with ease. With over $135M in funding and a passionate team, we’re on a mission to make video creation accessible to everyone. We’re looking for a Founding Product Designer to craft engaging, user-friendly experiences and bring our product vision to life.

Your Role

Execute high-quality UI/UX designs, from wireframes to polished interfaces.
Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and the creative team to refine and implement product features.
Conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback analysis to inform and iterate on designs.
Contribute to a scalable design system, ensuring consistency across the product.
Create intuitive and visually compelling experiences that enhance user engagement.

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a portfolio showcasing user-centered, visually polished work.
Experience designing social apps, creative tools, or highly interactive experiences for users.
Ability to think critically about product ideas and collaborate on go-to-market strategies.
Ideally, an active social media user who enjoys expressing creativity online.
Proficiency in modern design tools, strong attention to detail and ability to translate requirements into functional designs.
Experience in a fast-paced startup environment is a plus.

What We Offer

Competitive salary: $175,000–$275,000, depending on experience and location.
Equity in a fast-growing startup shaping the future of video creation.
Comprehensive health benefits and a full calendar of social events at our Palo Alto HQ.
A supportive and collaborative office culture—we’re all building and launching together.