About the position
OleOle is building the ultimate social network and messaging platform for football, a native platform designed for web, mobile, and tablets. We’re creating a place where fans, clubs, and brands connect seamlessly, with features inspired by Twitter, TikTok, WhatsApp, and more. We are a startup with big ambitions but no guarantees. Three and a half weeks ago, we lost our funding, and the entire team including engineers, designers, and leadership is currently working on a deferred compensation basis until funding is secured. We know raising capital is hard, and we're being 100% transparent about the risks involved. This is not a job for everyone; it's for those who believe in the vision, thrive in uncertainty, and want to build something groundbreaking from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- Develop intuitive, visually stunning interfaces that enhance user engagement across feeds, messaging, live scores, and video creation.
- Work closely with product, engineering, and branding teams to create and refine interactive features for millions of football fans.
- Design wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI components while maintaining a consistent design system.
- Optimize user journeys and engagement loops, ensuring fans stay connected, entertained, and informed.
- Collaborate with developers to ensure high-quality implementation of designs across different devices and screen sizes.
- Help shape OleOle's design strategy, setting a strong foundation for a world-class football social network.
Requirements
- 5+ years of UX/UI design experience, preferably in social media, messaging apps, or fan engagement platforms.
- Startup experience; you thrive in fast-paced, zero-to-one environments and can adapt quickly.
- Deep knowledge of mobile-first and responsive design principles for web, iOS, and Android.
- Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar design tools.
- Strong understanding of user psychology, interaction design, and visual storytelling.
- Experience designing for high-traffic consumer platforms, particularly in social media or gaming.
- A portfolio showcasing world-class design work, preferably in social, messaging, or sports apps.
- Strong communication skills; you can present and justify your design decisions clearly.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with Rust-based frontend frameworks (Dioxus, Leptos, Yew, or Tauri).
- Experience with WebAssembly (Wasm) or Rust-powered UI rendering.
- Knowledge of motion design and animations for Rust-based interfaces (e.g., leveraging WebGL, Bevy, or other Rust-friendly graphics engines).
- Experience working in gaming, fintech tech, or high-traffic platforms.
Benefits
- Remote-friendly culture with a flexible working environment.
- Opportunity to build a truly disruptive football platform with a committed team.
- Long-term opportunities if funding is secured.
