AppUp Labs is a mobile app development company specializing in building custom iOS, Android, and cross-platform applications for startups and growing businesses. We work with clients primarily in the US, UK, and European markets, creating beautiful and functional mobile experiences.

We're a small team (9 people) focused on doing great work without the corporate complexity. We're expanding our design team and looking for a talented Junior UI/UX Designer who can help us create exceptional mobile app experiences.

We're looking for a Junior UI/UX Designer who can take projects from concept to final design, working closely with our development team and clients. You'll be responsible for designing mobile app interfaces that are both beautiful and intuitive.

Reporting to: Lead Designer / Founder

Location: Remote (India)

Work Type: Full-Time

Design & Delivery:

• Design mobile app interfaces (iOS and Android) from wireframes to high-fidelity mockups

• Create and maintain design systems for consistency across projects

• 90% of the time 1 project at a time, but sometimes we require you to work on 2-3 projects simultaneously at different stages when in iteration mode

• Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are implemented correctly

• Participate in client presentations and feedback sessions

Types of Projects:

• Mobile apps for FinTech, HealthTech, E-commerce, and SaaS companies

• MVP designs (8-12 week launches)

• App redesigns and modernization

• Design systems for growing products

Must-Haves:

• Strong Figma skills in UI/UX design for mobile applications (this is our primary design tool)

• Portfolio showcasing mobile app designs (iOS/Android)

• Design system experience - you've built or maintained design systems before

• Understanding of mobile patterns - iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Material Design

• Communication skills - you can explain your design decisions clearly

• Self-motivated - comfortable working remotely and independently

Nice-to-Haves:

• Knowledge of prototyping tools (Figma prototyping)

• Basic understanding of development constraints (what's feasible vs. what's not)

• Experience with design handoff tools (Zeplin, Figma Dev Mode)

• Illustration or animation skills

Tools You'll Use

• Figma - Primary design tool (wireframes to high-fidelity)

• FigJam - Collaborative brainstorming and workshops

• Slack - Team communication

• Google Workspace - Docs, Sheets, Slides for documentation

• Zoom / Google Meet - Client calls and design presentations

• Notion - Project documentation and design guidelines

Don't worry if you haven't used all of these - we'll help you get up to speed.

• 🏝️ Weekends OFF - Saturday & Sunday (we actually mean it)

• 🎧 Spotify Premium - Company paid (no ads while you design)

• 😴 20 Days Paid Leave - Sick days, personal days, mental health days

• 💰 Work-from-Home Setup - ₹15K one-time allowance for your workspace

• 📚 Learning Budget - ₹20K/year for design courses, books, conferences

• 🏡 Fully Remote - Work from anywhere in India

• ⏰ Flexible Hours - Core hours for team collaboration, flexibility otherwise

What We Offer:

• Real Impact: Your designs go live to real users - you see your work in the App Store/Play Store

• Variety: Work on different industries and project types (no boring corporate redesigns)

• Small Team: Direct collaboration with founders and developers (no 10-layer approval process)

• International Exposure: Design for global clients and understand different markets

• Design Culture: We value good design - you'll have the time and space to do great work

• Learning Environment: Work with experienced designers and developers who'll help you grow

What We're NOT:

• Not a large corporate agency with rigid processes

• Not a sweatshop churning out mediocre work

• Not a place where designers are just "pixel pushers"

What We ARE:

• A small, focused team that cares about craft

• Growing steadily (not hyper-growth chaos)

• Building real products that matter to users

• Creating a sustainable, healthy work environment

You Should Apply If You:

• Love designing mobile experiences and care about details

• Are eager to learn and grow your skills

• Can take feedback constructively and iterate quickly

• Enjoy collaborating with developers and understanding technical constraints

• Want to work on diverse projects across different industries

• Value work-life balance and a healthy work environment

Don't Apply If You:

• Only want to work on web design (we're mobile-first)

• Need constant hand-holding and can't work independently

• Are looking for a large corporate environment with fancy offices

• Don't care about the quality of your work

• Just want to "complete tasks" without thinking about users

What We're Looking For in Your Portfolio

When we review your portfolio, we'll be looking at:

• Mobile-first thinking: Do you understand mobile patterns and constraints?

• Visual design skills: Clean, modern aesthetics with attention to typography, spacing, color

• Design systems: Evidence of systematic thinking and consistency

• Problem-solving: Can you explain the "why" behind your decisions?

• Process: Do you show research, wireframes, iterations, not just final mockups?

• Attention to detail: Pixel-perfect execution and thoughtful micro-interactions

Quality over quantity - we'd rather see 1 great project than 20 mediocre ones.