We are redefining how people get stronger and looking for a critical role to expand our Design team.
Product Design at Ladder means crafting the experience that transforms someone’s relationship with fitness. This isn’t about making things look pretty. It’s about building an interface and journey members can’t live without.
The TLDR
- Ladder is the #1 strength & conditioning app on iOS — We deliver custom weekly workout plans with in-workout coaching, progress tracking, and a tight-knit fitness community.
- HQ in Austin, TX — We love local, but remote is an option if you’re in US time zones.
- We are on FIRE - 10x'ed the business in two years and cash flow positive; 4.9 stars (100k+ ratings) and Apple Editors' Choice Award.
- Tier 1 Investors - Well capitalized by Point72 and a $100M growth capital commitment from General Catalyst.
- You’re a top 1% Designer — Experienced, hungry, and obsessive about building world-class product experiences.
- You’ll shape the visual and interactive language of a high-growth consumer app — Every pixel you craft helps real people get stronger, stay engaged, and spread the word.
Ladder launched in 2020 to reinvent strength training for everyday athletes. We’re a lean, high-output team of veteran builders focused on solving real customer problems and creating the most rewarding fitness experience anywhere.
We’ve scaled fast — thanks to strong retention, smart unit economics, and a product people love. With fresh capital, momentum, and a bold vision to expand beyond fitness, we’re building something your kids will brag about.
We keep the bar high. We trust our people. And we have fun while doing it.
Vision & Craft
Own the end-to-end user experience for your product area, from discovery to launchDesign beautiful, intuitive interfaces that delight and drive resultsTurn complex problems into simple, elegant solutionsSet and uphold the highest standards for usability and visual designResearch & Discovery
Lead user research to uncover real needs and pain pointsRapidly prototype and test concepts with real usersAnalyze usage and feedback to inform design decisions and iterateWork closely with product managers to align design with business goalsPartner with engineers to ensure pixel-perfect implementationChampion design thinking across the organizationMove fast without sacrificing qualityYou’re a 10x Designer — a rare blend of creative vision, technical skill, user empathy, and a relentless drive for excellence. You see the big picture and sweat every detail. You can ship quickly but never cut corners. You make decisions with conviction — and back them up with user insights and craft.
The Foundation
5+ years as a UI / UX or Product Designer at consumer-focused companiesPortfolio showcasing shipped products that drove meaningful business resultsExperience with user research, prototyping, UI / UX design, and usability testingStartup experience preferred — you thrive in fast-paced, high-agency environmentsThe Mindset
Member obsessed — you lose sleep over anything less than 5-star reviewsDesign-driven intuition — strong gut backed by user feedback and dataRelentless simplification — you cut clutter, sweat the pixels, and fight for clarityHigh agency — you don’t wait for permission to solve problemsBonus Points
Fitness / wellness industry experience or passionExperience designing for growth and engagementThe Business
Well Capitalized (Series B); join before our Series C!Profitable unit economics with disciplined growthBig ambition : building a household name beyond fitness that our peers and children recognize in a decadeThe Culture
High-performing team that wins the right way“Let you cook if you have the chops” environmentVeteran team focused on customer problems and fast executionThe Benefits
Competitive salary + meaningful equityUnlimited PTOBrand new equipmentAustin HQ with remote flexibility (US time zones)Free Ladder membership for you and your familyFully-stocked gym and studio accessReady to Build the Future of Fitness?
If you’re a 10x Designer who thrives in a high-agency environment and wants to help shape the future of fitness — we’d love to meet you.
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