Job Description

We are pausing travoom to focus on oleolesport.com OleOle is developing a completely free social network and messaging platform for football/soccer.The OleOle platform will be similar to WeChat in China, a "Super App" for football.

OleOlesport is also operates a marketplace for football experiences separately.

oleolesport.com

oleolesport.com is the curated marketplace for football fan travel experiences.

What we do...

oleolesport.com empowers people to identify football experience and without any search requirements, simply presents the traveler with vetted components necessary to bring the trip to life -- tickets, lodging, flights and beyond.

Why it matters...

Searching and successfully planning a trip around an iconic football experience is time-consuming, frustrating, overwhelming and often-times elusive.

Why we are better...

oleolesport.com’s searchless travel approach means a soccer/football experience can be discovered, planned and purchased in a matter of minutes without the endless search-driven lunacy and inefficiency that comes with all travel planning.

Job Description

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. 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 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 you're 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 you're excited about OleOle to 

Let’s build something legendary. OleOle “WhereFansKickOff”

Ready to join the team? Send your CV with the subject: Frontend Developer Application .

OleOle – Where Fans Kick Off!

Let me know if you'd like adjustments or additional details!

Qualifications

Qualifications

Experience

• Rust Proficiency : Familiarity or experience with Rust is a major advantage, especially in building performant, secure, and scalable web applications.
• Experience with WebAssembly (WASM) using Rust for creating high-performance web components.

Technical Skills

1. Rust Frameworks

   • Experience working with Rust-based web frameworks such as Yew , Seed , or Dioxus for frontend development.
   • Knowledge of Rust libraries like Actix or Rocket for backend integrations, which could enhance collaboration with other teams.

2. Type Safety & Memory Management

   • Understanding of Rust’s strong type system and memory safety guarantees, and how they can be leveraged in frontend and API integration tasks.

3. WebAssembly (WASM)

   • Experience using Rust with WebAssembly to build highly efficient frontend modules or components.

4. Modern Front-End Skills

   • While frameworks like React or Vue remain relevant for rapid development, the ability to integrate or replace them with Rust-based solutions is key.
   • A good grasp of JavaScript/TypeScript is still important for interoperability with existing or legacy frontend tools.

5. API Integration with Rust

   • Ability to build or consume APIs directly using Rust libraries like Reqwest or Hyper .

Soft Skills

• Adaptability : Willingness to learn and work with Rust-based tools and frameworks.
• Innovative Mindset : Enthusiasm for working with cutting-edge technologies like Rust to push the boundaries of web development.

Additional Training

If a candidate lacks direct experience with Rust but has a strong background in modern web development and programming languages, they should demonstrate a willingness to quickly upskill in Rust and related technologies.

This shift to Rust emphasizes performance, scalability, and security, requiring developers to adapt their skill sets and approach to align with the platform's design philosophy. Let me know if you’d like help rewriting the job ad to reflect this!

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!

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