The role involves conducting design research, prototyping solutions, and iterating on designs based on user feedback while working with a cross-functional team to build an MVP.
JOB DESCRIPTION
You and your team will build a new product from the ground up in 3 months. Your team will be small, flat, and cross functional. Find the right problems to solve, understand root cause, and ensure it is addressed with an elegant, well-designed solution. This is a founder-style environment where roles overlap and evolve. You are expected to bring your specialized skills to bear for your team but prepare to wear as many hats as it takes to get the job done. Individual performance matters, but success is ultimately measured by the progress of your team's startup. Startup Lab Design Associates can expect to:
QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION & PERKS
You and your team will build a new product from the ground up in 3 months. Your team will be small, flat, and cross functional. Find the right problems to solve, understand root cause, and ensure it is addressed with an elegant, well-designed solution. This is a founder-style environment where roles overlap and evolve. You are expected to bring your specialized skills to bear for your team but prepare to wear as many hats as it takes to get the job done. Individual performance matters, but success is ultimately measured by the progress of your team's startup. Startup Lab Design Associates can expect to:
- Assist your team as necessary to find product-market fit and launch an MVP
- Gather customer feedback and translating it into actionable insights.
- Analyze findings to clearly define user needs and translate them into actionable design goals.
- Iterate on designs based on feedback from users, investors, and team members.
- Design and deliver user process flows, prototypes, mockups and wireframes optimized for the domain of relevant devices and interfaces.
- Develop the confidence to take new ideas from concept to reality.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or advanced degree in User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field from a top-tier university/college, or able to demonstrate significant professional work experience.
- Open minded, curious learner, and comfortable with ambiguity.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Depth of skill in UX Design and Research, with the patience and willingness to collaborate across other disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of Figma required.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, biased towards action, comfortable with fast-paced environment. Startup experience is a plus.
- You must be fully available-onsite-from June 1, 2026 through August 28, 2026.
COMPENSATION & PERKS
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunities for travel
- Social and team-building events, like K1-Speed, rock-climbing, and more.
- Fully stocked kitchen with assorted drinks & snacks
- Professional development through mentors, training, and networking
- Future opportunities-simplified pathway to employment
Top Skills
Prototypes
User Experience Research
Ux Design
Wireframes
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