Founding Product Designer

The Opportunity Join a venture-backed gaming startup redefining how people interact with AI through mobile play. With ~2,000 daily active users and 100+ hours of weekly engagement, the team has built something truly addictive.They've built a location-based game where players collect map “drops” and merge cards to generate AI images—think Midjourney meets Pokémon GO. It’s highly social, surprisingly creative, and sticky enough that players are now walking 9–10K steps a day and picking up 22,000+ drops weekly.The Company The 4-person team has raised $4.2M and cultivated one of the most active gaming communities around, with a Discord that’s always buzzing. They’re blending real-world movement with AI-generated content in a way that’s driving genuine lifestyle change—and they’re just getting started.What You'll OwnLead a complete brand refresh—new logo, fonts, and visual identity that makes the game feel truly specialReimagine the map experience from basic to extraordinaryAdd visual delight, motion, sound effects, and haptics that push mobile interaction to its limitsDesign features end-to-end while collaborating closely with the founding teamHelp scale from 2K to 100K daily active users over the next yearWhat They're Looking ForMust-haves:Consumer mobile product design experienceStrong product thinking—can design features end-to-end, not just add polishExperience working as a solo designer with high autonomy and fast executionGenuine love of games (mobile, board games, anything—you just need to enjoy playing)Ability to flex between UX flows and visual flair/delightNice-to-haves:Motion design skills or prototyping experienceMap design/cartography experienceGaming industry backgroundEarly-stage startup or founder experienceThe CultureThis is a highly collaborative, in-office team (Williamsburg, 3 days/week: Tue-Thu). Everyone gets a say, jams together, and builds in public with their community. They're looking for someone who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty—maybe you've used Claude Code to prototype interactions or built side projects just because you had an idea you needed to get out.Why Now?They've been without a designer for 8 months and it's their biggest blocker. The team ships fast but needs someone to help visualize and elevate their ideas. You'd be joining at the perfect inflection point—product-market fit proven, engaged community built, and massive growth ahead.