Permanent
London
Occasional remote
63,8K to 77,3K £ a year
> 5 years
Skills we're looking for
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Collaboration and teamwork
React Native
Figma
You'll be part of
182 employees
Software
Our take
As a way to keep fit, running has shot up in popularity in recent years, partially due to accessibility, especially during the pandemic. But for those who want to take running to the next level – whether that be a 5K or a marathon – it can be difficult to know where to start in terms of a training plan. Runna supplies an app with personalised training plans for all types of runs, to help people achieve their running and fitness goals. Runna was founded in 2020 by running enthusiasts for running enthusiasts, in response to the lack of tools – save paying a professional trainer – available to help runners train. Although there is a wealth of day-to-day running apps available, where Runna stands out is in providing training plans for specific races, which can be distinguished by distance and goal time. In addition, it does this whilst maintaining a sense of community, which has proven to be a popular feature amongst other running apps, and still caters to a range of experience levels. Runna has seen consistent subscriber growth since its launch, serving thousands of users globally. The company plans to build and scale into the future, reach more customers, and expand its team. An acquisition by fitness giant Strava will help it on its way to achieving these aims.
You'll be working on
- You’ll join our Product and Engineering organisation at an exciting time of growth
- Product Design at Runna is still lean, giving you plenty of ownership and space to help shape how we work
- We’re building a world-class team of ambitious and multidisciplinary designers who love creativity, craft and collaboration
- With a close connection to our users, this is a great opportunity to work on a product loved by runners around the world
- You’ll report to the Director of Product Design or a Senior Design Manager
- We’re looking for a designer to shape the human moments in a runner’s journey with Runna - like the times life doesn’t go to plan and training needs to adapt with it
- You’ll turn problems like a missed run, an injury, or a shifting goal into experiences that feel simple and reassuring
- You’ll own a specific area day-to-day, with room to branch into new problem spaces as Runna’s product expands
- Working with the whole team as well as our amazing customers to discover and prioritise user’s needs across their journey
- Work with Product and Engineering to create solutions / customer journeys for complex design problems
- Illustrate design ideas using user flows & prototypes in Figma and other tools
- Conduct user testing sessions and incorporate feedback into your work
- Collaborate with developers to handover designs and ensure great interaction
- Continue to iterate and help develop our design system
- Help shape team rituals, design processes and quality standards
- Design with accessibility in mind and encourage inclusive thinking in the team
Benefits
- Own a part of Runna: We want you to own a part of the company you’re building. Everyone who joins Runna receives a generous stock options package
- Grow with us: As one of our early hires, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape and influence Runna’s product and culture from the beginning
- Learn and develop: We work with all of the latest tools and technologies so you can learn at the cutting edge of product development
- Team socials: We’re a friendly bunch and like to make work-like fun, whether that’s lunches and dinners or our bi-weekly team run
- Paid vacation: We want people to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. Runna offers 25 vacation days + bank holidays
- Tools: You’ll receive all new equipment including a laptop, running watch of your choice, and anything else you need to do your best work
- Get paid to Run(na): We have a dedicated hour block each week where you’ll get paid to run! Whether you want to build up to your first 5k or do that tough intervals sessions it’s up to you!
- Enhanced family care: 3 months fully paid when you welcome a new Runna into the family, as well as fertility support & a host of other benefits
We're looking for
- Love speaking to users to understand needs, in order to solve problems as effectively as possible
- Solid Figma & prototyping skills, and you’ve thought about where AI tools fit into your design process, even in small ways
- Partnering with product and growth to leverage quantitative data to solve problems
- A design generalist with solid UX, interaction, and visual craft, who may also bring a specialism; typography, systems thinking, or high-level data-informed design, for example
- Confident facilitating and participating in workshops and discussions to promote the communication of ideas
- Attention to small details that take designs to the next level (e.g. perfect pixel alignment, interaction, animations)
- Confident working with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, iterative environment
- Experience as a UX / Product Designer including experience with mobile design
- Experience with consumer/start-up/mobile apps before
- Experience designing for wearable devices
- Experience working with React Native teams
How we hire
- Our aim is to keep the interview process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible, and will consist of the following stages:
- Screening call with Josh, Talent Partner (~30 minutes video call)
- Intro chat with Josephine, Director of Product Design (~45 minutes video call)
- Take home design task (~2 hours to complete)
- Task walkthrough and critique (1 hour video call - presenting the design task above and doing a design critique on an app of your choice)
- Meet the team (virtual or in-person chat with founders and rest of the product team)