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Founding Designer

New Quest AI, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

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📋 Description

• We are seeking a visionary Founding Designer to join New Quest AI, a groundbreaking startup poised to revolutionize personal growth through an AI mentor that truly understands and challenges users. Having recently secured $6 million in pre-seed funding, we are embarking on an ambitious mission to build an AI that develops a deep psychological profile of each user, actively pushing them towards self-improvement. This is not merely a chatbot; it's a personalized mentor designed to observe user behavior, comprehend their identity, and intervene proactively when needed, even without explicit prompting.
• As the Founding Designer, you will be instrumental in shaping the entire user experience, brand identity, and visual language of Quest. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to co-invent a product from its nascent stages, defining its aesthetic, feel, and functionality. You will be at the forefront of designing a truly novel product category, where the interface itself is adaptive, literally reshaping itself based on individual user psychology. This 'morphing UI' presents a central design challenge: creating a consistent yet uniquely personalized experience for each user, whether they receive daily nudges, weekly deep reflections, or ambient, near-invisible coaching.
• Your responsibilities will span the entire design spectrum, encompassing end-to-end product design. This includes defining user flows, crafting intuitive UX, developing the UI, and conceptualizing micro-interactions. You will also play a critical role in shaping the copy direction, ensuring that the product's voice is consistent with its mentor-like persona. A significant part of your ownership will be dedicated to the innovative 'morphing UI system,' an adaptive interface that dynamically changes to suit user psychology without sacrificing a cohesive feel. You will also be responsible for designing the onboarding experience, a crucial element in introducing the AI mentor's capabilities in a way that feels like an exciting discovery rather than a tedious tutorial.
• Beyond product design, you will define the visual identity and brand of Quest. What does Quest look like? What is its essence? You will answer these questions, bringing your strong point of view to the table. The motion and overall feel of Quest are paramount; the product should feel alive, with transitions and feedback mechanisms that convey a sense of attentiveness and responsiveness. As the sole designer for a significant period, you will have the unique opportunity to establish and cultivate the design culture within the company, setting the standards for excellence and innovation.
• We are looking for an individual who thrives on shipping products and iterating rapidly. Your portfolio should reflect a history of launching multiple consumer applications from scratch, demonstrating an ability to move quickly and efficiently without compromising quality. You possess a natural instinct for what makes a consumer product engaging and resonant, differentiating it from generic applications. This role requires someone who thinks deeply about product design, even outside of work, and who is eager to co-invent the product rather than simply execute tasks. You will be expected to have strong opinions on product direction and the visual aesthetic, and the ability to defend them.
• The ideal candidate possesses both exceptional craft and a keen product instinct. While visual quality is non-negotiable, so is the ability to think strategically about user needs and business goals. You have a proven track record in consumer-facing products, whether through mobile iOS apps, consumer web platforms, social applications, or games. Even if your primary professional experience is in B2B, you should have a demonstrated passion for consumer products, evidenced by personal projects, side ventures, or a deep understanding of consumer psychology and emotional design.
• This is a founding role, demanding more than just execution. You will be responsible for setting the design direction, making opinionated calls, and bringing a unique perspective that elevates the entire company. Proactiveness is key; we expect you to take initiative, perhaps by developing rough prototypes or redesigning elements based on initial conversations. You should be comfortable with ambiguity and eager to explore uncharted territory, particularly in the realm of AI-driven personalized experiences. Your design approach should be full-stack, encompassing UX, visual design, branding, motion graphics, and website design, with no task considered outside your purview.
• We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong point of view on visual direction, as Quest's aesthetic is yet to be defined. You will collaborate with the founding team to shape this, but conviction and a proactive approach to visual exploration are essential. Experience with iOS-native mobile design, a genuine curiosity about AI, and a background in behavioral or psychological design are highly valued. Familiarity with AI design tools and experimentation with blurring the lines between design and code are also advantageous. Ultimately, we seek a designer who can bring a unique perspective and drive the design vision for a category-defining product.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven track record of shipping multiple consumer products from scratch, demonstrating speed, iteration, and a focus on delivery.
• Strong product instinct and exceptional visual design craft, with the ability to balance both.
• Experience designing for consumer-facing products (mobile iOS, web, social, games) or a demonstrated passion for consumer products through personal projects.
• Ability to take ownership of the entire design process, from UX and UI to brand identity and motion graphics, with a proactive and opinionated approach.
• Genuine curiosity and interest in AI, behavioral design, and the intersection of technology and personal growth.

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous equity as an early employee in a well-funded startup.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full creative ownership and the opportunity to define the design direction of a category-defining product.
• A fast-paced, collaborative, and politics-free team environment.
• Immigrant-friendly policies, including remote work flexibility (up to one month per year) and visa/green card sponsorship.
• Parent-friendly culture with 3 months fully paid parental leave and founders modeling healthy work-life balance.

Skills & Technologies

iOS

Android

Design

Remote

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About New Quest AI, Inc.

New Quest AI is a technology company focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions. Their core business revolves around creating and deploying AI-powered tools and platforms designed to enhance efficiency, automate complex tasks, and provide data-driven insights across various industries. They specialize in areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, aiming to help businesses leverage the power of AI to solve critical challenges and drive innovation. Their offerings cater to clients seeking to optimize operations, improve decision-making, and gain a competitive edge through cutting-edge AI applications.

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