Job description

ABOUT AIR APPS At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger—and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal in 2018—and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco—we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide. Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe. Join us on this journey to redefine resource management—and change lives along the way. THE ROLE As a Product Designer, you will be responsible for crafting intuitive, delightful user experiences that seamlessly span mobile (iOS and Android) and web platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including Product Management, Engineering, and User Research—to translate complex requirements into elegant, user-centered designs. You will leverage your design sensibilities, storytelling abilities, and understanding of technology constraints to build consistent, scalable solutions that resonate with a wide range of users. RESPONSIBILITIES - Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to deeply understand user needs, pain points, and behaviors. Translate insights into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups. - Develop and maintain design systems and component libraries that ensure a cohesive look and feel across iOS, Android, and web interfaces while respecting platform-specific patterns and guidelines. - Own the entire design process—from concept ideation and user flows to final visual design—ensuring a pixel-perfect, responsive experience across devices and screen sizes. - Work closely with Product Managers to shape product strategy and define requirements, and partner with Engineers to ensure technical feasibility and a smooth handoff of assets and specifications. - Continuously refine designs based on user feedback, A/B testing results, and analytics. Strive for iterative improvements that drive measurable increases in user satisfaction, engagement, and retention. - Advocate for user experience best practices and contribute to the ongoing improvement of design processes, tooling, and team culture. - Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced designers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive design environment. REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field. - Approximately 3+ years of experience in modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD). - Solid understanding of layout, typography, and color theory, with an eye for detail and usability. - Familiarity with native mobile design patterns (Human Interface Guidelines for iOS, Material Design for Android) as well as responsive web design principles. - Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and applying both qualitative and quantitative feedback to improve designs. What benefits are we offering? - Apple hardware ecosystem for work. - Annual Bonus. - Medical Insurance (including vision & dental). - Disability insurance - short and long-term. - 401k up to 4% contribution. - Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together. - Transportation budget - Free meals at the hub - Gym membership DIVERSITY & INCLUSION At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger. APPLICATION DISCLAIMER At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification. IMPORTANT NOTICE Air Apps does not partner with nor is represented by any recruiting agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters in connection with our hiring efforts. All legitimate communication regarding Air Apps opportunities will come exclusively from an official @airapps.com airapps.com email address. Additionally, all open positions are published only through our official careers platform, Ashby. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Air Apps from a different email domain, through a recruiting agency, or via a job posting source other than Ashby, please exercise caution. We do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.

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Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to deeply understand user needs, pain points, and behaviors. Translate insights into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
Develop and maintain design systems and component libraries that ensure a cohesive look and feel across iOS, Android, and web interfaces while respecting platform-specific patterns and guidelines.
Own the entire design process—from concept ideation and user flows to final visual design—ensuring a pixel-perfect, responsive experience across devices and screen sizes.
Work closely with Product Managers to shape product strategy and define requirements, and partner with Engineers to ensure technical feasibility and a smooth handoff of assets and specifications.
Continuously refine designs based on user feedback, A/B testing results, and analytics. Strive for iterative improvements that drive measurable increases in user satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
Advocate for user experience best practices and contribute to the ongoing improvement of design processes, tooling, and team culture.
Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced designers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive design environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field.
Approximately 3+ years of experience in modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
Solid understanding of layout, typography, and color theory, with an eye for detail and usability.
Familiarity with native mobile design patterns (Human Interface Guidelines for iOS, Material Design for Android) as well as responsive web design principles.
Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and applying both qualitative and quantitative feedback to improve designs.
What benefits are we offering?
Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
Disability insurance - short and long-term.
Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
Transportation budget

Nice-to-haves

Annual Bonus.

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401k