Jr / Mid Product Designer

Company Description

Papcorns is a mobile app studio committed to developing design-oriented, scalable products. Our apps reach more than 10 million users , are consistently top-ranked, and frequently featured by Apple and Google .

We believe companies are just like people — they grow and thrive only when they have a strong core. At Papcorns, we focus on building AI-powered mobile applications across Utilities, Photo & Video, and Lifestyle categories, primarily for the US market .

Our team maintains multiple live products while continuously launching new ones using modern technologies and AI-driven capabilities.

As our products scale and our design needs deepen, we’re looking for a Product Designer who enjoys working on real, shipped products and improving them through data, iteration, and close collaboration.

Role Description

This is a full-time, hybrid Product Designer role at Papcorns.

As part of the Product & Design team, you will support the end-to-end design process of our mobile applications — from UX improvements to UI polish and design handoff.

The role is based in Istanbul, Türkiye , with flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience as a Product Designer / UI-UX Designer
• Strong proficiency in Figma
• Experience designing mobile applications
• Solid understanding of mobile UX patterns
• Familiarity with cross-platform UX
• Ability to apply design system thinking, especially for AI-driven features
• Comfortable working with feedback, data, and iteration
• Interest in AI-powered products and modern mobile trends
• Strong communication skills and collaboration mindset
  
  

Responsibilities

• Support design handoff and clarify UI details during implementation
• Review implemented screens to ensure UI quality and consistency
• Improve UX based on data, user feedback, and testing
• Analyze user behavior using tools like Clarity heat maps
• Conduct competitor research and UX/UI benchmarking
• Track trends in AI-powered mobile applications
• Support App Store & Play Store screenshots and visual assets
• Provide basic design support for app logos and product assets
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams
• Contribute to design decisions that move fast and ship to production Must Have
• Portfolio with real product work
• Experience with AI-based apps (AI tools, AI generation, AI scan, AI photo, etc.)
• Strong understanding of mobile UX fundamentals Nice to Have (Not Required)
• Experience with Microsoft Clarity or similar analytics tools
• Experience supporting A/B tests
• Knowledge of iOS / Android design guidelines
• Experience working on live apps
• Basic motion design or micro-interaction knowledge
  

What’s in it for you?

• Work on live AI products used by millions
• High ownership and real product impact
• Design decisions that ship fast
• Competitive Salary
• Optional Work From Home Opportunity 3 day A Week
• Meal & Commute Compensation
• Private Health Insurance
• Birthday Leave
• Access to Online Courses
• Tech Gear
  
  

What It’s Like To Work At Papcorns

• A passionate, product-driven team where ideas are valued
• Real ownership instead of pixel-only execution
• Products that reach global users
• Continuous learning and hands-on growth
  
  

What does the recruitment process look like?

• Application Review: We carefully review your CV and portfolio.
• Interview: A 30-minute Google Meet interview to understand your experience, design mindset, and expectations.
• Design Task: A small, relevant task to evaluate your practical thinking and approach.
• Final Decision: We’ll share feedback and our decision within a few days.
  
  

Portfolio Link (required)

Your experience with mobile & cross-platform apps

Any AI-related products you’ve worked on

Experience with data-driven or experiment-based design (if any)