Senior Designer - UI/UX
Senior Designer - UI/UX
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Job Description
We are redefining how people get stronger and looking for a critical role to expand our Design team.
Product Design at Ladder means crafting the experience that transforms someones relationship with fitness. This isnt about making things look pretty. Its about building an interface and journey members cant live without.
The TLDR
- Ladder is the #1 strength & conditioning app on iOS We deliver custom weekly workout plans with in-workout coaching progress tracking and a tight-knit fitness community.
- HQ in Austin TX We love local but remote is an option if youre in US time zones.
- We are on FIRE - 10xed the business in two years and cash flow positive; 4.9 stars (100k ratings) and Apple Editors Choice Award.
- Tier 1 Investors - Well capitalized by Point72 and a $100M growth capital commitment from General Catalyst.
- Youre a top 1% Designer Experienced hungry and obsessive about building world-class product experiences.
- Youll shape the visual and interactive language of a high-growth consumer app Every pixel you craft helps real people get stronger stay engaged and spread the word.
Ladder Background
Ladder launched in 2020 to reinvent strength training for everyday athletes. Were a lean high-output team of veteran builders focused on solving real customer problems and creating the most rewarding fitness experience anywhere.
Weve scaled fast thanks to strong retention smart unit economics and a product people love. With fresh capital momentum and a bold vision to expand beyond fitness were building something your kids will brag about.
We keep the bar high. We trust our people. And we have fun while doing it.
What Youll Do
Vision & Craft
- Own the end-to-end user experience for your product area from discovery to launch
- Design beautiful intuitive interfaces that delight and drive results
- Turn complex problems into simple elegant solutions
- Set and uphold the highest standards for usability and visual design
Research & Discovery
- Lead user research to uncover real needs and pain points
- Rapidly prototype and test concepts with real users
- Analyze usage and feedback to inform design decisions and iterate
Collaboration & Execution
- Work closely with product managers to align design with business goals
- Partner with engineers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation
- Champion design thinking across the organization
- Move fast without sacrificing quality
The DNA Were Looking For
Youre a 10x Designer a rare blend of creative vision technical skill user empathy and a relentless drive for excellence. You see the big picture and sweat every detail. You can ship quickly but never cut corners. You make decisions with conviction and back them up with user insights and craft.
The Foundation
- 5 years as a UI/UX or Product Designer at consumer-focused companies
- Portfolio showcasing shipped products that drove meaningful business results
- Experience with user research prototyping UI/UX design and usability testing
- Startup experience preferred you thrive in fast-paced high-agency environments
The Mindset
- Member obsessed you lose sleep over anything less than 5-star reviews
- Design-driven intuition strong gut backed by user feedback and data
- Relentless simplification you cut clutter sweat the pixels and fight for clarity
- High agency you dont wait for permission to solve problems
Bonus Points
- Fitness/wellness industry experience or passion
- iOS app design background
- Experience designing for growth and engagement
Why Join Ladder
The Business
- Well Capitalized (Series B); join before our Series C!
- Profitable unit economics with disciplined growth
- Big ambition: building a household name beyond fitness that our peers and children recognize in a decade
The Culture
- High-performing team that wins the right way
- Let you cook if you have the chops environment
- Veteran team focused on customer problems and fast execution
The Benefits
- Competitive salary meaningful equity
- Full health benefits (medical dental vision)
- Unlimited PTO
- Brand new equipment
- Austin HQ with remote flexibility (US time zones)
- Free Ladder membership for you and your family
- Fully-stocked gym and studio access
Ready to Build the Future of Fitness
If youre a 10x Designer who thrives in a high-agency environment and wants to help shape the future of fitness wed love to meet you.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
