Founding Designer

Urban Ridge Supplies•New York, NY

25d•$135,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

August is building an AI agent and workflow engine for legal services, partnering with law firms to automate legal work and reshape how legal services are delivered. The company aims to make high-quality legal work more accessible and affordable by helping firms and in-house teams restructure their work around AI. August is an early-stage, fast-growing company with a lean, in-person team based in New York City. The Founding Designer will own the design function end-to-end, shaping the product experience, refining the brand identity, and establishing the company’s design culture. Working closely with founders, engineers, and legal experts, the designer will create intuitive interfaces for complex AI workflows and develop a brand that resonates with law firms worldwide. The role covers product and brand design, including UI/UX, visual identity, and marketing materials, and involves prototyping, testing, and shipping AI-native interfaces at speed.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional design experience in product design, brand design, or both.
A strong portfolio showcasing polished product design and/or brand systems.
Proficiency with modern design tools such as Figma or equivalent.
Comfort with rapid iteration.
Ability to design elegant solutions for complex workflows.
Comfort working at an early-stage company with ownership and autonomy.

Responsibilities

Lead design for product and brand, including UI/UX, visual identity, and marketing materials.
Translate complex legal AI workflows into simple, intuitive user experiences.
Partner with engineers to prototype, test, and ship AI-native interfaces at speed.
Develop a consistent visual language across the product, website, and external communications.
Establish the foundation of August’s design culture, processes, and standards.