Senior UI/UX Designer
About Us
At Epipelagic Ventures, our mission is to foster a vibrant environment that propels ambitious startups forward. We believe that a three-month accelerator is just the beginning. That's why, as a venture studio, we provide the capital, collaboration, and long-term commitment necessary to guide seed-funded startups from inception to their next stage of growth.
We are excited to share the following opportunity on behalf of one of our portfolio companies in the food industry.
About the Hiring Company
Faai Inc is a Boston-based startup on a mission to bring high-quality, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meals directly to our customers' doors. Our focus is on convenience, authenticity, and flavor, all delivered through a seamless user experience.
As we build out our digital presence, we're looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the design of our website and mobile app. This is a unique opportunity to join early and shape the entire user journey, from brand discovery to checkout, and everything in between.
Job Description:
Take ownership of the end-to-end user experience across web and mobile platforms
Translate business goals and user needs into intuitive flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
Design key customer touchpoints: onboarding, menu browsing, ordering, checkout, account management, etc.
Help define and establish a visual identity and digital design language for the brand
Collaborate closely with founders, product managers, engineers, and marketing to bring the product vision to life
Conduct user research and testing to iterate on ideas quickly and effectively
Build and maintain a scalable design system as the product evolves
Lay the foundation for a strong in-house design culture
Required Skills and Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong background in consumer-facing products (especially e-commerce, food delivery, or lifestyle apps)
A portfolio that showcases thoughtful UX solutions and polished UI work. Please attach when you apply to this position.
Proficient in Figma and familiar with design systems, prototyping, and user testing tools
Comfortable working in ambiguity and excited about building from zero-to-one
Strong sense of visual design, brand aesthetics, and user empathy
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Based in or willing to relocate to Boston, MA (we work hybrid and value in-person collaboration)
Nice to Have
Experience with early-stage startups or building products from scratch
Familiarity with food delivery behavior
Knowledge of front-end basics (HTML/CSS)
Experience designing both iOS and Android native app experiences
Why Join Us?
Friendly work environment and collaborative team
High autonomy and deep collaboration with the founders
Meaningful growth opportunities with mission-driven culture
This is a full-time position in MA. Faai Inc.’s office is located in Cambridge, MA. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not being offered at this time. Extensive travel is not expected.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job as they may change at any time with or without notice.
Faai Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Application Link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3460215
