Ui/ux designer (equity based salary only)

Company Description Furtual, founded in 2025, integrates technology into pets’ lives to redefine how people connect with their furry companions. The company develops innovative solutions that enhance animal welfare and enrich pet–owner interactions. As a privately held organization, Furtual is driven by a strong commitment to doing whatever it takes to improve animals’ lives.

Team members join a mission-focused environment where creativity, compassion, and technology come together to make a positive impact in the pet ecosystem. More information about Furtual’s products and vision is available at www.furtual.com. Role Description This part-time remote UI/UX Designer role focuses on creating intuitive, engaging digital experiences that support pet–owner connections.

Day-to-day responsibilities include designing user interfaces, developing user flows, and producing wireframes and mockups that align with product goals and brand guidelines. The designer will collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate user needs into clear interaction patterns and prototypes, iterating based on feedback and usability insights.

The role also involves refining visual design elements, ensuring consistency across platforms, and contributing to design documentation that supports scalable development. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a remote, cross-functional environment and is motivated by improving the lives of animals and their humans through thoughtful design.

Strong User Experience

• Design (UED) skills, including user flows, wireframing, and interaction design.
• Ability to create high-quality Mockups and Visual Design assets that reflect brand and product requirements.
• Experience with Prototyping tools and methods to test and refine concepts before development.
• Basic to intermediate Front-End Development skills (e.g., HTML, CSS, JS) to collaborate effectively with engineers.
• Proficiency with modern design tools (such as Figma, Sketch, or similar) and familiarity with design systems.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance user needs with business goals.
• Effective remote communication and collaboration skills, including comfort with asynchronous workflows.
• Relevant education or equivalent experience in UI/UX design, HCI, graphic design, or a related field; interest in animals or pet tech is a plus.