GIVE ME JOB | Mobile App
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The platform is designed to connect job seekers with employers and streamline the hiring process. Key features include direct communication with employers, payment management through the app, and real-time location sharing for job opportunities.
My Role
Product Designer and Product Developer
Team
N/A
Timeline
Ongoing
Tools
Figma, FlutterFlow, Firebase, BuildShip, Rive.
Background
GIVE ME JOB is a next-generation recruitment platform that leverages cutting-edge technology to streamline the hiring process for both job seekers and employers. Our mission is to democratize access to job opportunities, enabling candidates to connect directly with employers through innovative tools such as GMJ Events, expert networks, and AI-driven job matching. Our vision is to simplify recruitment and help businesses find the right talent faster and more efficiently.
Methodologies
Double Diamond Strategy
Discover - Conducted comprehensive market and user research, including competitive analyses of global (LinkedIn, Indeed) and local (eJobs.ro, BestJobs.ro, DeLucru.ro) recruitment platforms.
Define - I synthesized insights from user research and competitive analysis into clear problem statements and opportunity areas tailored for our native mobile app. I established KPIs focused on mobile user acquisition, engagement, retention, and app store optimization to ensure that every design decision directly contributes to measurable improvements in the mobile experience.
Develop - Ideated, prototyped, and iterated on design solutions, utilizing wireframing and high-fidelity prototyping.
Deliver - I implemented the final design with a focus on performance, accessibility, and scalability using FlutterFlow. Leveraging its low-code environment built on Flutter, I rapidly iterated and delivered a native mobile application for both Android and iOS with pixel-perfect precision. Integrated with Firestore Firebase for real-time data management and BuildShip for robust backend functionality, the app meets the highest standards of mobile user experience and technical performance.
Service Safari - Immersive research to experience competitor environments first-hand, identifying strengths and gaps in user experience and content delivery.
Content Audit & Information Architecture - Executed a detailed content audit that informed a streamlined sitemap and clear user journey, emphasizing conversion paths and brand storytelling.
Problems
Fragmented Communication – Traditional job platforms often force users to switch between different channels for job searches and employer communication. The app streamlines this by offering real-time messaging, ensuring immediate and direct contact between job seekers and employers.
Missed Opportunities – Many job seekers miss timely job openings due to delayed notifications. With instant push notifications, the app keeps users updated on new job postings as soon as they are available, ensuring no opportunity slips by.
Inefficient Matching – Generic job listings lead to mismatches between candidates and employers. The app tackles this by employing advanced matching algorithms and leveraging user feedback (ratings and recommendations) to connect the right candidates with the right roles.
Cumbersome Application Processes – Lengthy, multi-step application procedures can frustrate users. The mobile app provides a simplified, intuitive interface that reduces friction during the application process and accelerates hiring.
Lack of Transparency in Gig Work – Gig and on-site work often come with payment delays and unclear logistics. By integrating in-app payment processing and real-time location sharing, the app ensures transparency and efficiency for both job seekers and employers.
Suboptimal Mobile Experience - Many recruitment platforms are not optimized for mobile use. The GIVE ME JOB mobile app is designed natively (using FlutterFlow, Firestore Firebase, and BuildShip) to deliver a fast, engaging, and user-friendly experience on both Android and iOS devices.
Starting thoughts...
We've all been there.
According to numerous recruitment surveys, it has become alarmingly easy for candidates to overstate or misrepresent their qualifications, often prompted by a shortage of genuine entry-level positions. Meanwhile, some employers overlook valid experience and treat skilled candidates as beginners—sometimes to exploit trial periods—while other organizations struggle to filter out inaccurate CVs and verify true expertise. These mismatched expectations underscore the need for more transparent, efficient recruitment practices that benefit both job seekers and employers.
Solution
GIVE ME JOB is a purpose-built landing platform that educates and builds trust with job seekers, employers, and investors by clearly communicating our app’s unique value proposition and future vision. Designed with modern, user-centric principles and optimized for SEO, the website drives user acquisition, enhances brand credibility, and fosters community engagement as the essential gateway to our mobile solution.
Get job offers from nearby businesses
I designed a location-based feature that helps users discover nearby businesses seeking talent. Real-time offers and notifications ensure no opportunity is missed, while the streamlined map interface prioritizes clarity and ease-of-use.
Employee Profile / Resume
I designed an Employee Profile that enables users to build a dynamic, visually engaging resume. Its clean, intuitive layout simplifies updates and integrates seamlessly with our matching system, helping job seekers effectively showcase their skills and experience.
Store Profile
I designed a Store Profile that empowers businesses to manage their workforce seamlessly by tracking current staff, accepting new hires, and receiving talent recommendations; all within an intuitive, clean interface.
Research & Discovery
Market & Competitive Analysis
I personally downloaded competitor apps like LinkedIn, Indeed, eJobs.ro, BestJobs.ro, and DeLucru.ro to experience their mobile interfaces firsthand.
Competitor Analysis
While using them and reading user reviews, I repeatedly encountered complaints about clunky navigation and a frustrating mobile experience—frustrations I felt myself. This direct insight inspired me to focus on crafting an intuitive, streamlined user flow that genuinely addresses these pain points.
User Research
To better understand the target audience, I conducted in-depth interviews with employees and business representatives, and analyzed extensive online research.
These insights revealed that while job seekers find opportunities easily and employees are open to exploring new roles, business owners still face significant hiring challenges.
This feedback was crucial in shaping the website’s content strategy, messaging, and user experience to build brand credibility and drive engagement.
The Eisenhower Matrix & MoSCoW Diagram
I used the Eisenhower Matrix to organise the needs based on users' necessity and priority. I have also color coded them with green, yellow, blue, and respectively, gray to represent the task with the highest priority (green) all the way to the tasks that are not a priority (gray). Then, I decided to combine it in a MoSCoW diagram.
Must Have
Necessary for the product
Real-time Job Notifications
Push alerts to keep job seekers updated immediately.
Direct Employer Messaging
Secure chat for instant communication between job seekers and employers.
In-App Payment System
Immediate payment processing after task completion.
Real-time Location Sharing
For ensuring transparency and accurate matching on-site.
Should Have
Significant in the long run
Third-Party Integrations
Augment user engagement further with integrated analytics, referral systems, and Loops.so for managing emails and newsletters.
Personalized Job Recommendations
AI-driven suggestions based on user profiles and behavior.
Push Notifications for GMJ Events
Alerts for upcoming virtual job fairs and networking sessions.
Social Sharing Options
Allow users to share job opportunities and success stories on social media.
Could Have
Slightly increase product's worth
In-app Video Interviewing
Enable remote interviews directly within the app.
AI Agent Assistance
Automated support for FAQs and quick troubleshooting.
Gamification Elements
Rewards, badges, or points to increase user engagement.
Multilingual Support
Start with Romanian and English, with potential for expansion.
Won't Have
Can be ignored for now
Augmented Reality (AR) Features
Such as virtual tours of workplaces.
Comprehensive Social Networking
Full-fledged social feeds and user-generated content features.
Advanced Analytics Dashboards
In-depth user metrics and insights (reserved for future enterprise solutions).
User Personas & User Journey
This section profiles our core user segments—job seekers and business owners—and maps out their journey from discovery to engagement. By understanding their unique goals, challenges, and touchpoints, I was able to design a mobile experience that addresses real needs and streamlines the hiring process.
User Flow Diagram
To ensure a comprehensive understanding of the system's behavior, I developed a detailed user flow diagram accompanied by a clear legend. This visualization maps out every critical touchpoint and decision, helping to align design and development while ensuring a seamless user experience.
Lo-Fi Wireframing
Early sketches and simplified layouts that captured the core user flows and interactions, setting the foundation for our iterative design process.
Crafting the Identity
Defining Our Color Palette & Visual Language
Typography
Establishing a Distinct Typographic Identity
Typeface
Font size: 66px | Line height: 100%
Display Large
Font size: 46px | Line height: 100%
Display Medium
Font size: 38px | Line height: 100%
Display Small
Font size: 34px | Line height: 100%
Headline Large
Font size: 30px | Line height: 100%
Headline Medium
Font size: 26px | Line height: 100%
Headline Small
Font size: 22px | Line height: 100%
Title Large
Font size: 20px | Line height: 100%
Title Medium
Font size: 18px | Line height: 100%
Title Small
Font size: 18px | Line height: 100%
Label Large
Font size: 16px | Line height: 100%
Label Medium
Font size: 14px | Line height: 100%
Label Small
Font size: 18px | Line height: 100%
Body Large
Font size: 16px | Line height: 100%
Body Medium
Font size: 14px | Line height: 100%
Body Small
Hi-Fi Wireframing
Refined, interactive prototypes that translate initial concepts into pixel-perfect designs, showcasing detailed visuals and realistic interactions for an immersive user experience.
Time to Reflect
The main question that guides my day, how can I be better than yesterday?
Key Learnings
Iterative Design is Crucial
Through continuous usability testing, I discovered that even minor adjustments—like increasing button sizes or refining microinteractions—can boost engagement by up to 15%. This reinforces the value of rapid iteration in enhancing user experience.
Balancing Visuals with Performance
I learned that striking the right balance between rich, high-fidelity visuals and technical performance is essential, especially in a Flutter-based mobile app. By leveraging Flutter's deferred library loading, efficient asset management, and widget caching, I significantly reduced load times and enhanced usability. This experience underscores that thoughtful performance optimizations are crucial for delivering a seamless and engaging mobile experience.
Cross-Disciplinary Expertise Drives Seamless Outcomes
My ability to independently manage ideation, design, development, and business growth ensured that my vision was accurately translated into code. By integrating these disciplines, I streamlined the workflow and delivered a cohesive, seamless user experience.
What can I teach others?
Leverage Modern Tools for Optimization
Embrace platforms like FlutterFlow and Firebase, which can significantly streamline the development process. Integrating these tools not only maintains design fidelity but also enhances app performance and scalability.
Prioritize Continuous User Feedback
Establish regular usability tests and feedback loops to validate design decisions. Real-world user insights are invaluable for uncovering hidden pain points and guiding iterative improvements.
