Product Designer in CYPRUS

We are codenamed Rock Up - a startup building a brand new social networking & messaging app that integrates real-time geolocation features, and we are looking for a skilled Mobile Product Designer to join the founding product team. Our founder is a successful serial entrepreneur, and securing funding is not an issue for us, as we’re backed by resources of his other mature and profitable company. If you’re passionate about creating engaging and intuitive user experiences, keep an eye on the industry best practices, and are able to balance user needs with product goals, we’d love to have you on board!

What you’ll be doing

• Owning the end-to-end UX/UI design process from initial research to final implementation;
• Balancing aesthetics with mobile-specific usability across both iOS and Android;
• Creating and maintaining a consistent and cohesive design system across the mobile app;
• Working closely with the Product Manager and the development team to align design goals with business and technical requirements;
• Conducting user research, competitive analysis, and usability studies;
• Developing personas, journey maps, and scenarios based on insights from user behavior;
• Creating low-fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI mockups using Figma to demonstrate key user flows;
• Staying updated on UX/UI trends, competing apps, and industry best practices to keep our design fresh and ahead of the curve.

Who we’re looking for

• 3+ years of experience working as part of cross-functional teams in product-led organizations, with a focus on mobile apps;
• Experience with social networking, messaging, or geolocation-based apps is preferred;
• Fluency with tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch or similar;
• Expertise in mobile-first design principles and best practices for iOS and Android platforms;
• Experience in creating interactive prototypes and wireframes;
• Solid knowledge of user research methodologies and usability testing;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present designs and ideas to stakeholders;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment of an early-stage startup;
• A portfolio showcasing specific work samples, case studies, and results is preferred;
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers and understand basic frontend development concepts (React Native, Flutter, KMP, etc.) is a plus;
• Experience creating design systems for mobile applications from scratch would be an advantage;
• Upper intermediate level of English, knowledge of Russian will be an advantage.

Why join us?

• The thrill of a startup combined with resources of a mature organization;
• Relocation package (if applicable), including work permit arrangements;
• Hybrid work schedule in sunny Limassol, remote work is negotiable in case of a great match;
• Competitive remuneration;
• Private medical insurance;
• Fully equipped office with daily fruits, breakfast on Wednesdays, pizzas on Thursdays and snacks on Fridays;
• Welcome baby bonus and birthday vouchers;
• Opportunities for professional growth.