Founding Designer

As the Founding Designer at Double, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience and visual identity of our product. You will enjoy ownership of a broad scope of responsibilities supporting product, brand, marketing, fundraising, and more. This guide from First Round Capital resonates with our founders so please peruse it prior to applying: https://review.firstround.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-founding-designer-role#the-essential-qualities-of-a-founding-designer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of intuitive and engaging user interfaces for our brokerage platform.
• Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to ensure design consistency and user-centric development.
• Develop and maintain a coherent visual brand identity across all our digital platforms.

Who you are & what you’ve accomplished:

• You’ve led design at an early stage startup or managed 0-1 product launches. Fintech experience is appreciated
• You've got a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in digital design.
• You are excited by a blank Figma workspace.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• You are knowledgable about investing and use one or more modern platforms to manage your personal investments.

Location:

• Double is based in the Bay Area and it’s important to us for our founding team to be colocated. We’ll work together out of our Financial District office most days of the week.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be a foundational member of a rapidly growing startup.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

We're looking forward to discovering how your vision and skills can contribute to the future of investing with Double.

Double's Founding Designer Interview Process

Step 1: Phone Screen

Objective: For both parties to get to know each other and establish initial compatibility. Duration: Approximately 15 minutes. Focus Areas: Brief introduction, understanding the candidate's interest in Double, and a high-level discussion of their design philosophy and experience.

Step 2: In-Person or Zoom Meeting

Objective: To explore the candidate's portfolio and work experience in greater detail. Duration: Approximately 45 minutes. Participants: Key members of our team, including representatives from the design and product departments. Focus Areas: In-depth review of the candidate's previous design projects, their specific contributions, and insights into their problem-solving and creative processes.

Step 3: Design Project

3.1 Initial Design Project Assignment

Objective: To provide a relevant design task for Double and address any initial queries. Duration: Approximately 45 minutes. Focus Areas: Clear presentation of the project scope, expected outcomes, and a Q&A session with the candidate.

3.2 Initial Review and Feedback Meeting

Objective: To assess the candidate’s initial design solutions and give feedback. Duration: Approximately 45 minutes. Focus Areas: Evaluating adherence to the project brief, creativity, and initial response to design challenges.

3.3 Second Review and Feedback Meeting

Objective: To review the revised design after incorporating feedback. Duration: Approximately 45 minutes. Focus Areas: Assessing the final design submission, understanding the candidate's design rationale, and evaluating their adaptability to feedback.

Compensation for Step 3

Candidates who progress to Step 3 will be compensated at $50/hour as independent contractors, for a maximum of 10 hours.

Note: Candidates may be released from the process at any stage, ensuring efficiency and respect for the time of all involved.