Why Runyon’s Different

Runyon is a product design and venture studio that helps companies grow.

• We're fast. We work almost exclusively in sprints, and with lean teams. We need folks who like to run. 

• We're prototyping-led. To be quick, we lead with tangible assumptions in the form of prototypes. Regardless of discipline, we think and communicate in concepts, and use those to move further, faster.

• We're detailed and intentional. We always back up our design decisions with sound reasoning—be it user research, market research, or both. We make things that make sense and that have a clear through line.

Responsibilities

• Engage with design research, design directors, and client partners to understand design success criteria.

• Generate or translate insights from qualitative design research sessions into UX/UI concepts and iterations.

• Shape product strategy for new products and ventures.

• Craft strategically sound concepts, functional and beautiful user flows, and interactive prototypes.

• Communicate clearly with teammates, and present work appropriately (verbally and in client-facing decks).

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred or Bachelor's degree / equivalent in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), UX Design, or a related field of study.

• Deep vocabulary of existing UX patterns and modern UI aesthetics, demonstrated in a variety of projects (both responsive web and native app).

• Multiple projects demonstrating leadership and craftsmanship in either zero-to-one product/service design OR design system creation and implementation.

• Experience creating and maintaining design systems, including collaboration and communication with engineers and an understanding of development constraints.

• Expertise setting up Figma files for wireframes, visual designs, prototypes, and design systems.

• Great communication and time management abilities, including the skill to direct and manage small teams.

Sample Deliverables

• For research sprints: Lead the team on idea generation and concept visualization that ranges from quick lo-fi sketches to clickable prototypes. Should be able to turn around in 1-2 days, depending on needed fidelity.

• For final/end of phase: Lead the creation and presentation of detailed user journeys that include copy-driven stories with accompanying concepts (fidelity determined by brief, but should be able to create range from hi-res sketches to “looks like” click throughs) delivered in a 2-3 week timeframe.