Job summary
Job overview
The Senior UX/UI Designer at OleOle will develop engaging interfaces for a football-focused social network and messaging platform, contributing to a groundbreaking project in the sports tech industry.
Responsibilities and impact
Daily tasks include designing intuitive interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating wireframes and prototypes, optimizing user journeys, and shaping the design strategy for the platform.
Compensation and benefits
This role currently offers deferred compensation with no salary until funding is secured, presenting both risks and potential rewards for joining the founding team.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5+ years of UX/UI design experience, preferably in social media or messaging apps, with proficiency in design tools and a strong understanding of mobile-first design principles.
Career development
Joining OleOle at this stage offers the chance to be part of the founding design team, with long-term opportunities contingent on securing funding.
Work environment and culture
OleOle promotes a remote-friendly culture with flexibility, appealing to those who thrive in startup environments and embrace risk.
Company information
OleOle is a startup focused on creating a unique social network and messaging platform for football fans, currently in a phase of seeking funding after recent challenges.
Team overview
The candidate will join a small, dedicated team of startup veterans committed to building an innovative football platform.
Application process
Interested applicants should send their resume, portfolio, and a note expressing their enthusiasm for OleOle to the provided contact.
Unique job features
This position offers a unique opportunity to design for a Rust-powered platform, focusing on user experience in the sports tech industry.
Company overview
Travoom is a Santa Monica, California-based company specializing in curating bucket-list travel experiences through its online marketplace. The company operates in the travel arrangements industry and has a small team of 11-50 employees. Travoom generates revenue by offering unique and personalized travel packages that cater to adventurous and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Currently, Travoom is pausing its operations to focus on OleOleSport.com, a new venture aimed at developing a free social network for sports enthusiasts.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to showcase your 5+ years of UX/UI design experience, emphasizing any relevant work in social media, messaging apps, or fan engagement platforms, as these are key for the role at Travoom.
Highlight your proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD, as well as any experience with mobile-first design principles and responsive applications, which are critical for the position.
Apply through multiple channels, including Travoom's corporate site and LinkedIn, to maximize your chances of being noticed for this unique opportunity.
Connect with individuals in the design division at Travoom on LinkedIn to gain insights about the role, and consider ice breakers such as discussing your passion for football or asking about their experience in the startup environment.
Optimize your resume for ATS systems by incorporating relevant keywords from the job description, such as 'UX/UI design', 'mobile-first', 'responsive design', and 'Rust-based applications', to enhance your chances of passing initial screenings.
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