Pear VC

Lead Designer - Vimes

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Government Technology, Financial Services, Startup/TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess extensive UI/UX design experience, including strong skills in developing detailed mockups using Figma and Adobe Illustrator, and the ability to translate features from specification to completion, encompassing wireframing, UI design, data/backend considerations, prototyping, and quality assurance. A startup-y background and a proven ability to design complex systems with clear, simple user interfaces are also required, along with the capacity to quickly learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

The Lead Designer will be responsible for working with the team to design our mobile and web app, laying the foundations for a large-scale government and social impact product, designing easily-scalable design elements, solving interesting technical problems, and collaborating with engineers, executives, and other stakeholders to align designs with business goals. They will also contribute to user research and product management duties as needed, and help to establish the design theme and function of the product.

Skills

UI/UX Design
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Mobile App Design
Web App Design
System Design
User Research
Product Management
Problem Solving
Collaboration

Pear VC

Venture capital firm for early-stage startups

About Pear VC

Pear VC specializes in providing venture capital for pre-seed and seed stage investments. The firm collaborates with founders to transform innovative ideas into successful companies across various sectors, including AI, healthcare, fintech, and more. Their investment strategy focuses on early-stage startups, offering not just financial support but also expertise and a strong network to help these businesses grow. Pear VC distinguishes itself from competitors through its hands-on approach, providing strategic advice and operational assistance to ensure startups remain agile and focused on their customers. The goal of Pear VC is to guide startups through their early development phases, helping them achieve significant growth and success.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$2,738.4MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Venture Capital, Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from other VC firms in AI and biotech sectors.
Potential overvaluation of startups could lead to investment losses.
Regulatory challenges in biotech and healthcare may impact growth strategies.

Differentiation

Pear VC specializes in pre-seed and seed investments across diverse sectors.
The firm offers hands-on strategic advice and operational support to startups.
Pear VC focuses on innovation in AI, fintech, SaaS, healthcare, and deep tech.

Upsides

Growing interest in AI-driven healthcare solutions presents new investment opportunities.
Rising demand for cell engineering platforms suggests lucrative biotech investments.
Fitness tech startups focusing on community building are gaining traction.

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