Founding Designer
Full-timeRemote
Kouvre exists to make every reward feel personal. We are moving away from the "digital punch card" era and building a loyalty experience that actually understands people. We believe that great design is our biggest competitive advantage — it's the difference between a "notification" and a "moment of delight."
As our Founding Designer, you aren't just joining a team; you are building the visual and experiential DNA of Kouvre from a blank slate. You'll work directly with the founders to shape every pixel, interaction, and brand touchpoint from the ground up.
The Mission
- For the User: Create a high-end, "invisible" interface. The app should feel less like a utility and more like a trusted friend with great taste.
- For the Restaurant: Design the "60-second Marketing Suite." You need to take complex AI-driven tools and make them feel intuitive, approachable, and empowering for a busy restaurant owner who has zero time for a learning curve.
What You'll Build
- The Kouvre Design System: Define our visual identity, typography, and component library from scratch. You own the "look and feel" of the future of loyalty.
- The Consumer Experience: Design a mobile app that prioritizes motion, clarity, and subtle delight. You'll turn claiming a reward into a signature brand moment.
- The Merchant Control Center: Build the interface that allows a chef or owner to launch an AI-generated campaign with a single tap.
- Brand & Storytelling: Beyond the product, you'll shape how Kouvre speaks to the world — from our marketing site to the physical signage in our partner restaurants.
- The Design Culture: As the first hire in this discipline, you set the standard for craft, speed, and critique within the company.
What We're Looking For
- Exceptional Craft: You obsess over the details others miss. Every single detail matters the most to you.
- Massive Range: You move fluidly between high-level product strategy, meticulous UI work, and brand identity. You're a generalist who can go deep when it matters.
- Opinionated Taste: You have a strong point of view on what constitutes great design, and you can articulate the why behind your decisions.
- Independence: You thrive with an open canvas. You don't need a 10-page brief; you need a problem to solve and the freedom to explore.
- Hunger to Scale: Whether you're a seasoned pro or a high-potential junior, you have the relentless drive to outbuild the status quo and grow as fast as the company does.
Why This is Different
- Total Ownership: You aren't iterating on someone else's work. You are defining the brand from day one.
- Design-Led Culture: You're joining founders who believe that the best product is the one that is designed the best. Your voice carries real weight in every decision.
- Meaningful Equity: You'll have a significant stake in the company you are helping build.
- Zero Bureaucracy: We value proof of work over process. We ship fast, learn quickly, and stay focused on the user.
How to Apply
- Skip the resume and cover letter. We value proof of work over a pedigree. Show us an exceptional achievement or the raw hunger to learn, scale yourself, and outbuild everyone else.