About the job
Join our dynamic team dedicated to creating the leading training platform for runners.
At Runna, we empower everyday runners to achieve excellence by crafting an exceptional app that offers world-class training, coaching, and a supportive community for everyone, whether you're working on your 5k time or preparing for your first marathon.
Our rapid growth is fueled by our recent milestones, including a successful $6.5 million funding round led by JamJar, alongside notable contributions from Eka Ventures, Venrex, and Creator Ventures. In 2024, we were honored to be selected as one of three global finalists for Apple’s iPhone App of the Year, showcasing the innovative impact of our platform. Furthermore, in 2025, we became part of the Strava family!
With our ambitious goal of becoming the premier global training platform for millions of runners, we are seeking individuals passionate about building something meaningful that leaves a lasting impact. With the recent acquisition by Strava accelerating our growth, now is the perfect time to join our journey.
Your Future Team
You will be part of our Product and Engineering team during a thrilling growth phase. At Runna, the Product Design team is still lean, offering you significant ownership and the opportunity to influence our processes. We are assembling a world-class team of ambitious, multidisciplinary designers who thrive on creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. This is a unique chance to work on a product cherished by runners globally, and you will report directly to the Head of Product Design.
Your Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a proactive, skilled leader to join our talented team and oversee the design of our iOS, Android, and Apple Watch applications. This role is central to our training engine, collaborating closely with founders, running coaches, engineers, product managers, and, most importantly, our customers to shape the future of Runna and running training.
Mentor and foster the development of two product designers through consistent coaching and constructive feedback.
Balance hands-on design engagement with leadership responsibilities, contributing to critical aspects of your team's work.
Steer the design strategy for the Train team, responsible for all training, coaching, and planning features.
Address complex design challenges with elegance and user-friendly interfaces.
Create prototypes and utilize compelling storytelling to convey the value of your concepts.

