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UX Woman

Founder Design Accelerator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$117K/yr

Interested launching a digital app, AI app, or digital business/startup * Willing to commit 5-10 ... Design AI features and products by considering AI specific design parameters and heuristics

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UX Woman

Startup Design Accelerator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$117K/yr

Interested in entrepreneurship, building a digital app, AI app, or digital startup idea * Willing ... Design AI features and products by considering AI specific design parameters and heuristics

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UX Woman

Founder Design Accelerator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$117K/yr

Interested launching a digital app, AI app, or digital business/startup * Willing to commit 5-10 ... Design AI features and products by considering AI specific design parameters and heuristics

New

Cheez

Product Manager @ Social app startup

Reading, PA · On-site

Cheez is a new app that sends you the pictures that your friends take of you, powered by facial ... Collaborate with the Founder/CEO, Engineering & Design team (ex-Google/Apple/Facebook/Microsoft) to ...

Cheez

Product Manager @ Social app startup

Erie, PA · On-site

Cheez is a new app that sends you the pictures that your friends take of you, powered by facial ... Collaborate with the Founder/CEO, Engineering & Design team (ex-Google/Apple/Facebook/Microsoft) to ...

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How much do app design jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for app design in Pennsylvania is $57.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.16 and $73.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between App Design vs UI Designer?

AspectApp DesignUI Designer
Primary FocusOverall app experience, user flow, functionalityVisual layout, interface elements, aesthetics
Skills RequiredUX principles, prototyping, user researchVisual design, typography, color theory
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with developers, product managersWorks closely with UX designers, developers
Common UsageDesigning entire app experienceDesigning app screens and interface details

App Design encompasses the overall user experience, including user flow and functionality, while UI Designer focuses on the visual elements and interface layout. Both roles often collaborate but serve distinct purposes in creating a successful app.

How do you become an app designer?

To become an app designer, you typically need a background in graphic design, user experience (UX), or related fields, along with proficiency in design tools like Adobe XD or Figma. Gaining experience through portfolio projects, understanding mobile platform guidelines, and staying updated on industry trends are also important steps.

Is app design a good career?

App design is a viable career that involves creating user interfaces and experiences for mobile and web applications. It requires skills in design tools, user research, and understanding of development processes, with opportunities in tech companies, startups, and freelance work. The field offers growth potential as mobile usage continues to expand.

What jobs can an app designer do at work?

An app designer can work as a user interface (UI) designer, user experience (UX) designer, mobile app designer, or product designer, focusing on creating intuitive and visually appealing app interfaces. They often collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders, using tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD, and may need knowledge of coding or prototyping. Their responsibilities include designing layouts, user flows, and interactive elements to enhance user engagement and functionality.
App Design jobs near you
Infographic showing various App Design job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,350 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Founder Design Accelerator

UX Woman

Philadelphia, PA • On-site, Remote

$117K/yr

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About the Program:
Every year, we sponsor 2 remote design accelerator apprentices from anywhere in the world to join us for 7 months, either in the fall or spring seasons or online. Our UX apprentices work through the end-to-end design and research process for a startup idea of their choice that will help them attract hiring managers in that topic space or industry.
Apprentices take our program for free and receive 1:1 mentorship throughout the 7-month program. We are committed to helping women, immigrants, POC, and LGBTQ folks build and launch their startup or business idea.
Apprenticeship Requirements:
This apprenticeship program is open to new grads and UX career changers alike! Here are some apprenticeship requirements to keep in mind before applying:
  • Interested launching a digital app, AI app, or digital business/startup
  • Willing to commit 5-10 hours of work per week to complete program deliverables
  • Willing to attend 2-3 hour weekend lectures to learn the end-to-end design process OR willing to complete online video course modules
  • Open to feedback from mentors and demonstrates a willingness to revise design work
Apprenticeship Program Learnings:
  • Build digital products and services 0-1
  • Lead end-to-end design process for a startup idea or topic of your choice
  • Lead product scoping and feature scoping, as well as entire project management
  • Identify target market for product and position product for launch success
  • Incorporate AI tools into your UX design process
  • Design AI features and products by considering AI specific design parameters and heuristics
  • Understand how AI works and advocate for ethical AI design that builds trust without over-reliance with users
  • Develop a business model for the product or service and demonstrate how the product/service will scale as the business model scales
  • Lead discovery research by managing user recruitment, creating research plans, writing interview guides, leading 8-16 discovery interviews, and synthesizing interview insights
  • Deliver a compelling UX design and business pitch for your startup idea, showcasing both qualitative and quantitative data to justify the problem space and the solution
  • Tell a compelling story about users by showcasing user types, personas, stakeholder maps, journey maps, process maps, service blueprints, ideation matrixes, sketches, wireframes, UX workflows, prototypes and other visual deliverables
  • Lead user testing of wireframes and prototypes to improve product/service usability and constantly iterate on your startup idea
  • Design a unique design system for your solution from scratch, creating components, a style guide, and branding for your solution
  • Analyze direct and indirect competitors to clearly articulate your solution's differentiators and why your solution is innovative and more likely to succeed over competing options
  • Consult with startups to create a scope of work and fulfill UX research, UX design, product design and service design work based on your scope of work.

How to Apply:
Please fill out our application form to apply for UX Woman sponsoring your participation in the program. The application takes 5 minutes to complete and will ask you to send in your LinkedIn profile and resume, as well as ask you about why you are interested in this program. You do NOT need to have a UX resume or portfolio to apply- we consider folks who are at the very beginning of their career change, who are still exploring multiple career options.
You will receive UX tips and challenges via email to help you with your transition into UX and will be contacted by us if you are being considered for the apprentice program. Once contacted, you will go through a brief interview process before joining the cohort. Due to the large volume of applicants, we cannot contact all applicants about their application status. If you don't hear from us about an interview within 2 months of applying, please consider your application closed. We consider applicants on a rolling basis.

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