simplestudy - Founding Designer

• Own the full design process end-to-end — from understanding ambiguous problems to shipping solutions, without needing the problem framed in advance • Partner directly with Oisin on product direction, roadmap priorities, and design philosophy — bring a point of view and defend it • Drive consumer experience design: onboarding, social/viral loops, retention, growth surfaces • Work in a PLG/A/B testing environment — ship features, measure impact, iterate fast • Eventually help shape the broader design team a new hires (~3 total planned) • Strong product thinking — takes a vague brief and frames + solves the problem independently. Shows "why" before "how" • Consumer product background — has designed for B2C audiences at scale • Opinions and backbone — has a design philosophy, can defend it under pushback, willing to disagree with a founder • Chemistry and personality — interesting hobbies, curiosity, authenticity • Ownership mindset — end-to-end, from problem definition to shipped solution • Comfortable with experimentation, A/B testing, data-led iteration • Early-stage or founding designer experience • Experience with social/viral product mechanics • Background at Duolingo, Spotify, Strava, Notion, Monzo, or similar consumer PLG products • Some craft/taste for visual design (not just process) • Hobbies: Enjoys the outdoors, sports, or some other physical activity • Remote in Europe (preference: Western/continental Europe) • Portugal/Lisbon relocation sponsorship possible