About Rosebud

We believe everyone deserves to thrive. Rosebud is democratizing what's traditionally been available only to the privileged few: a personal mentor who's invested in your growth and available whenever you need them.

Rosebud combines state-of-the-art AI with cognitive science, powered by our proprietary memory technology that truly gets to know you. It remembers your story, recognizes patterns, helps you set and track meaningful goals, and guides your personal growth through educational content tailored to your unique journey—all while supporting you through daily challenges and triumphs.

With $1M ARR and 7,000+ paying customers, we're at an exciting inflection point ready for growth. We're a small, passionate team of 4 looking for our fifth member to elevate our product design and help us realize our mission at scale.

The Role

As Lead Product Designer at Rosebud, you'll collaborate closely with our founder (who currently leads design and engineering) to evolve our AI journaling app into its next phase. This is a unique opportunity to join a product with established traction and contribute to solving complex design challenges within a set design direction.

You'll take ownership of design execution for new features and improvements, working within our established design patterns while finding opportunities to refine and enhance the user experience. The ideal candidate brings both a strong execution mindset and thoughtful approach to product design, allowing you to seamlessly integrate with our existing work while adding significant value through your expertise.

What You'll Do

• Execute high-quality wireframes, user flows, and UI designs for new features and product improvements with a focus on mobile-first experiences
• Collaborate closely with the founding team to understand product vision and translate it into concrete design solutions
• Apply systems thinking to ensure design consistency and coherence across the product
• Gather and incorporate user insights to inform design decisions
• Present design work clearly and effectively, articulating rationale and responding constructively to feedback
• Help maintain and evolve our design system and patterns
• Work within established visual language while finding opportunities to enhance and refine it
• Partner with engineering to ensure designs are implemented with fidelity and attention to detail
• Contribute to product strategy discussions, bringing a user-centered perspective

Who You Are

• An experienced product designer with 7+ years designing digital products, with significant experience in mobile app design
• Someone with exceptional skills in mobile user experience design, interaction design, and systems thinking
• A tinkerer with a lust for exploring uncharted territory and creating novel experiences
• A portfolio showcasing thoughtful, polished product design work that demonstrates both process and outcomes
• Highly proficient with industry-standard design tools (Figma, FigJam, etc.)
• A collaborative teammate who thrives when working closely with founders and cross-functional partners
• Comfortable working within established design directions while adding your own expertise
• A clear communicator who can articulate design decisions and incorporate feedback effectively
• Attentive to detail with a heartfelt commitment to quality and craft
• Able to balance user needs with business objectives and technical considerations
• Passionate about our mission to support personal growth and well-being at scale

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity in a fast-growing startup with proven traction
• The opportunity to shape a product that's making a meaningful impact in people's lives
• A values-driven culture that prizes quality, craft, and thoughtful execution
• Direct collaboration with experienced founders who deeply value design
• A balanced approach to remote work with the option for hybrid arrangements in Los Angeles
• The chance to help millions of people live more reflective, purposeful lives

Our Culture

At Rosebud, we live what we build. Our culture thrives on self-discovery, introspection, and personal growth. We encourage open dialogue, creative problem-solving, and value the individuality of each team member. We believe in empathetic technology and extend this ethos to our work environment, creating a nurturing, supportive space that promotes continuous learning and growth. We celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the relentless pursuit of creative excellence that makes a tangible difference in people's lives.

The Process

Our interview process is designed to understand not just your past work, but how you approach design challenges. We'll ask you to walk us through your portfolio, focusing on your process and problem-solving approach rather than just final outcomes. We'll also discuss how you might approach some of the specific challenges we're facing at Rosebud. Most candidates will go through a trial to see what it's like to work together on real problems.

Rosebud is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Ready to help us redefine what personal support can be in the digital age? We'd love to hear from you.