Founding Product Designer

Job Description

Huddled is an early-stage student communication startup aimed at rebuilding the way students connect, collaborate, and communicate within educational institutions. We are backed by a global venture capital firm, Antler, and a strategic group of angel investors. We are on a mission to give all students a sense of belonging, and we need a talented Product Designer to help bring this vision to life. Our Mission and Values At Huddled, we want to give all students a sense of belonging. We are driven by three core values: Prideful Ambition – We take ownership of our work, striving to make a meaningful impact. Unique Initiative – We challenge conventional thinking and bring creative solutions to the table. Inclusive Communities – We build with empathy, ensuring our platform fosters genuine student connections. Our Story Huddled is built by ambitious university students who are building the solution they wish they had when they started university. We understand the frustration of disconnected student communities first hand and are determined to reshape the future of academic collaboration. We are already attracting future-ready clients away from Slack and other retro-fit communications solutions who are eager to solve this problem for their academics and students. About the Role As our first-ever Product Designer, you will lay the foundation for Huddled’s design culture and user experience. This is a unique opportunity to define the visual language, UX principles, and design processes from the ground up. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product manager, and our Go-to-market effort to create intuitive, delightful experiences for students worldwide. What You’ll Do Establish and champion design principles, processes, and best practices across the company. Work closely with the Product Manager to ensure all upcoming changes, updates, features, and designs are valuable and usable to both our customers and users Meet regularly with customers and users to translate insights into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs. Work closely with the product team to ensure that the discovery effort remains feasible and viable. Shape the overall look, feel, and experience of the Huddled platform, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity. Iterate rapidly, testing new ideas and refining designs based on user feedback and data. Advocate for design excellence and help build a culture where design is integral to product decisions. Key Responsibilities An ideal candidate will be willing and able to take ownership and be responsible for: The discovery effort for our product, helping us continually validate our product efforts and ideas. Setting up design foundations for Huddled in a scalable way. Huddled’s website (no-code) as we work towards establishing it as a key part of our customer acquisition and onboarding strategy. Who You Are We are looking for someone who: Has at least 1 year of experience in a Product Designer, or equivalent role (not in an internship capacity). Is experienced or excited in building the design foundations in a fast-moving startup environment. Has a strong portfolio showcasing product design skills, user research, and problem-solving ability. Thrives in collaboration but is also comfortable working independently and taking initiative. (Bonus) Recent graduate with a passion for redefining student communication! Compensation We are offering a total renumeration package starting at $60,000 (including superannuation), with the potential to reach $80,000 based on experience. Additionally, you will be eligible for stock options $25,000 equity stock options as part of our comprehensive compensation package to give you meaningful ownership in Huddled as we continue to grow and build towards giving students a sense of belonging. Hybrid Work Setup Hybrid work environment requiring only 1 day per week in the office. Open to various locations and potentially offering sponsorship. Why Join Us? Impact & Ownership – You’ll be our first product designer, shaping the entire design strategy and product experience. A Mission-Driven Team – Be part of a company that genuinely cares about student well-being and community. Fast-Paced Growth – Join a startup backed by top investors with ambitious plans for expansion. Flexibility & Autonomy – Work in a supportive, agile environment where your voice matters. If you’re passionate about crafting exceptional digital experiences and want to be at the forefront of redefining student communication, we’d love to hear from you! Apply Now Are you ready to shape the future of academic communication and strive towards giving students a sense of belonging? Apply now and join us in making educational experiences more inclusive and engaging! #J-18808-Ljbffr