Founding Designer in New York, New York at Benny API Inc.

OverviewAt Benny, we are building software infrastructure to make it easier for the 1 in 8 Americans receiving SNAP dollars (i.e., food stamps) to manage, spend, and earn rewards on their government benefits. We recently launched our consumer mobile application and have an ambitious roadmap ahead of us. We are looking for a Founding Designer to own the future of our mobile, web, marketing, and brand.
As our founding designer and early team member, you will help shape our product and strategy, lead design direction across the company, and work closely with product and engineering.
Responsibilities

• Own the design strategy (brand to product) and contribute to the overall product strategy.
• Synthesize user feedback and data with the team to help improve the overall user experience.
• Work closely with Engineeirng and other partners to ship a high-quality product.
• Assist with mentoring, hiring, and company culture building.

TeamWe're a small (five-person and growing) New York-based team with an outsized impact. Our team members have worked at Cash App, Brex, Affirm, Plaid, Uber, and other fintech companies. Our investors include Matrix Partners, Able Partners, New York State's venture fund, and notable fintech angel investors.
What Excites Us About CandidatesIf this doesn't match your experience, feel free to apply still. We promptly review all applications.

• At least three years of product design experience
• Experience at a high-growth software company (ideally B2C)
• Previous time working in fintech is a significant plus, especially at a start-up

CompensationThe annual salary for this role is $180,000, along with a top-of-market equity award. Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans are provided, as are FSA/HSA and commuter benefits.