Lead Product Designer
Join Ladder's mission to redefine strength training and help millions get stronger with our top-ranked iOS app. Remote-friendly (US time zones) with HQ in Austin, TX.We are growing rapidly - $60M ARR ($3M in 2023), 4.9 stars (100k+ ratings) for our iOS app, which was Apple's 2025 App of the Year finalist. As we scale, we're looking to bring on a Product Design leader to join our team. Product Design at Ladder means crafting an experience that raises the bar for what people can expect from an app, and transforming millions of people's relationship with fitness. This isn't about making things look pretty. It's about building an interface and journey members can't live without.About LadderLadder is the #1 iOS strength & conditioning app. We deliver custom weekly workout plans with in-workout coaching, progress tracking, and a tight-knit fitness community.We've scaled fast — thanks to strong retention, smart unit economics, and a product people love. With fresh capital, momentum, and a bold vision to expand beyond fitness, we're building something your kids will brag about.Tier 1 Investors - 2024 Series B led by Point72, plus a $100M growth capital commitment from General Catalyst; early investors include Jorge Mazal (former CPO @ Duolingo), Gina Gotthilf (former VP Growth @ Duolingo), Conner Zwick (CEO @ Speak AI), Des Traynor (Cofounder @ Intercom), Bill Shufelt (CEO @ Athletic Brew Co.), Patrick O'Shaughnessy (Invest Like The Best), and more.100% remote friendly — but if you're local, you're welcome to work out of our Austin HQ.What you'll doVision & CraftOwn the end-to-end user experience for your product area, from discovery to launchDesign beautiful, intuitive interfaces that delight and drive resultsTurn complex problems into simple, elegant solutionsSet and uphold the highest standards for usability and visual designResearch & DiscoveryLead user research to uncover real needs and pain pointsRapidly prototype and test concepts with real usersAnalyze usage and feedback to inform design decisions and iterateCollaboration & ExecutionWork closely with product managers to align design with business goalsPartner with engineers to ensure pixel-perfect implementationChampion design thinking across the organizationMove fast without sacrificing qualityWho you areYou're a 10x Designer - a rare blend of creative vision, technical skill, user empathy, and a relentless drive for excellence. You see the big picture and sweat every detail. You can ship quickly but never cut corners. You make decisions with conviction - and back them up with user insights and craft.The Foundation5+ years as a UI/UX or Product Designer at consumer-focused companiesPortfolio showcasing shipped products that drove meaningful business resultsExperience with user research, prototyping, UI/UX design, and usability testingStartup experience preferred - you thrive in fast-paced, high-agency environmentsThe MindsetMember obsessed - you lose sleep over anything less than 5-star reviewsDesign-driven intuition - strong gut backed by user feedback and dataRelentless simplification - you cut clutter, sweat the pixels, and fight for clarityHigh agency - you don't wait for permission to solve problemsBonus PointsFitness/wellness industry experience or passioniOS app design backgroundExperience designing for growth and engagementWhy join Ladder?The BusinessWell Capitalized (Series B); join before our Series C!Profitable unit economics with disciplined growthBig ambition: building a household name beyond fitness that our peers and children recognize in a decadeThe CultureHigh-performing team that wins the right way"Let you cook if you have the chops" environmentVeteran team focused on customer problems and fast executionThe BenefitsCompetitive salary + meaningful equityFull health benefits (medical, dental, vision)Unlimited PTOBrand new equipmentAustin HQ with remote flexibility (US time zones)Free Ladder membership for you and your familyFully-stocked gym and studio accessReady to build the future of fitness?If you're a 10x Designer who thrives in a high-agency environment and wants to help shape the future of fitness - we'd love to meet you.#J-18808-Ljbffr