UI/UX Designer - Product Design Lead (Remote)

Overview:

Gradi is creating the world’s first menu item search engine, set to be the biggest disruption to hospitality since the rise of delivery apps. Focused on dine-in, delivery, and pickup, we’re transforming how people find exactly what they’re craving, down to specific menu items. Over 1 million people have already used our MVP, and our current team includes talent from Uber, DoorDash, JP Morgan Chase, and Microsoft. We’re building a team with diverse expertise to bring this game-changing vision to life.

UI/UX Designer - Product Design Lead

Position Overview:Gradi is looking for a skilled and hands-on UI/UX Designer to join us as a Product Design Lead. You’ll be at the forefront of our design efforts, leading initiatives that shape our product’s visual identity and functionality. This role requires a unique blend of UI and UX expertise, an eye for design detail, and a focus on outcome-driven results. Working closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders, you will bring innovative ideas to life and help create seamless, delightful user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Design Initiatives: Own the design process from ideation to execution, creating intuitive and cohesive user experiences aligned with Gradi’s product vision.

• Outcome-Driven Focus: Prioritize outcome over output, ensuring designs are impactful, user-centered, and measurable in terms of value added to the user experience.

• UI/UX Design: Develop and refine the visual identity, including design schema, color theory, typography, and branding, to create a consistent and engaging look and feel.

• Collaboration with Product Team: Translate user stories into effective design solutions, work with product managers, and provide clear, actionable guidance for the engineering team on design requirements and implementations.

• User Testing & Iteration: Conduct user acceptance testing to validate designs and continuously improve based on real-world feedback.

• Adaptability: Embrace a fast-paced environment, manage tight deadlines, and adapt designs as requirements evolve.

Required Skills:

• Design Tools Expertise: Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Balsamiq, InVision, Proto.io, and Miro.

• Strong Design Foundation: Excellent understanding of color theory, typography, and creating a cohesive design identity.

• Communication & Problem-Solving: Ability to clearly explain design decisions, address implementation challenges, and make adjustments based on feedback.

• Product Management Understanding: Familiarity with user stories, outcome-focused design, and UAT processes to align closely with product goals.

What We Offer:

• Be part of a pioneering team reshaping the hospitality landscape, making it easier for users to find the exact menu items they want.

• Collaborate with talented professionals from leading companies and diverse industries.

• Flexible work arrangements and a creative, growth-focused environment.

• Ownership opportunities (stock options).

If you’re ready to help lead Gradi’s design journey and be part of the next big shift in hospitality, we’d love to hear from you! Join us to make a lasting impact on how people discover and connect with menu items and experiences.