Senior UXUI designers

Senior UX/UI Designer  OleOle (Football Social Network & Messaging Platform

About OleOle

OleOle is building the ultimate social network and messaging platform for football a native platform designed for web mobile and tablets. Were 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 were being 100% transparent about the risks involved. This is not a job for everyone its for those who believe in the vision thrive in uncertainty and want to build something groundbreaking from the ground up.

What You Will Do

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 OleOles design strategy setting a strong foundation for a world-class football social network.

What Were Looking For

 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.

Huge bonus: You love football!

What You Need to Know About Compensation

This role is currently deferred compensation meaning there is no salary until OleOle secures funding.

Everyone on the team is working under the same conditions from leadership to engineers and designers.

There is risk fundraising is unpredictable and nothing is guaranteed.

There is also massive upside joining at this stage means having the opportunity to build a truly disruptive football platform with a team thats deeply committed.

Why Join OleOle

Be part of a game-changing football platform that connects millions of fans worldwide.

A team of startup veterans who are pushing to build something truly different.

Remote-friendly culture with a flexible working environment.

If we secure funding you will be part of the founding design team with long-term opportunities.

If youre a world-class UX/UI designer who thrives in startups embraces risk and loves football wed love to have you on board.

How to Apply

Send your resume portfolio and a short note on why youre excited about OleOle to 

Lets build something legendary. OleOle WhereFansKickOff

Qualifications :

Senior UX/UI Designer Qualifications

Since OleOle is building a native platform using Rust we need Senior UX/UI Designers who can work closely with engineers using Rust-based frameworks for web and mobile applications. While Rust is primarily a backend and systems programming language its increasingly used in frontend development through WebAssembly (Wasm) and frameworks like Dioxus Leptos and Yew.

Here are the key qualifications were looking for:

5 years of UX/UI design experience preferably in social media messaging apps or fan engagement platforms.

 Experience designing for Rust-based web or mobile applications (or willingness to learn Rust-friendly frontend frameworks like Dioxus Leptos Yew or Tauri for desktop apps).

Strong proficiency in UI/UX tools like Figma Sketch Adobe XD and Protopic for interaction design.

Experience designing responsive mobile-first applications with an emphasis on fast-loading high-performance UIs.

Deep understanding of UI patterns interaction design and usability best practices for both web and mobile applications.

Ability to work with developers to translate designs into highly optimized Rust-based frontends.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

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.

Startup experience you thrive in fast-paced high-risk and high-reward environments.

Soft Skills & Mindset

Problem-solving mindset can create simple intuitive user experiences even in complex technical environments.

Collaborative & adaptable able to work closely with engineers product teams and leadership to bring ideas to life.

Startup mentality comfortable with ambiguity fast iterations and a high-risk high-reward environment.

Passion for football OleOle is built for football fans; we want people who love and understand the game!

This is a unique opportunity to design for a Rust-powered social network and messaging platform at the cutting edge of football tech and decentralized commerce. If youre excited about Rust UI/UX and football wed love to hear from you!

Additional Information :

Solutions not problems .

• Creative problem solver who can courageously propose and support new ideas to our organization. Not interested in best practices lets build something better!
• Ability to adapt. An ideal candidate will welcome the opportunity to solve a broad range of problems using a wide array of technologies.
• Comfortable with ambiguity shifting priorities and general growing pains of an early-stage technology company
• An exceptional entrepreneurial judgment that fosters independence over micro-management
• Understanding of football and international sports a huge plus

Ole Ole is located in beautiful Austin Texas however this role requires some travel we are privately held and rapidly growing!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time