Social Media App Designer And Architect

This is a part-time, equity-only position at this stage. If you want to be part of a new start-up establishing a new social media paradigm and use case read on!

We are a start-up developing a social media digital platform geared towards promoting physical retail sales. Over the past decade, e-commerce has significantly increased as a percentage of total retail sales. The Covid pandemic has further accelerated this trend as evidenced by the closures of many retail chain stores. When compared to the online sale journey (e-commerce), physical retail is relatively inefficient. Our vision is to create a platform that decreases this disconnect and provides a better-tailored customer experience thereby increasing physical retail sales.

A key facet of this would be to partner with malls that would serve as hubs. Our proposition would allow malls to generate net revenue from our platform which creates a win-win for all parties. Additionally, the platform will incorporate tools for communicating with and enhancing customer experience.

This concept can be further expanded to include resorts, exhibition halls, stadiums, etc.

YOUR ROLE

As a Social Media App Designer and Architect, you will play a crucial role in the development and evolution of our cutting-edge social media platform. Your expertise will shape the overall user experience, interface design, and system architecture, ensuring the app is visually appealing, user-friendly, and scalable to accommodate a rapidly growing user base. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and UX designers, to bring innovative ideas to life and deliver a seamless social media experience to our users.

Responsibilities

App Design and User Experience:

• Conduct user research to understand user behavior and preferences, and incorporate these insights into the app design to enhance user engagement and retention.
• Assist to create and refine the visual design of the social media app, including layout, graphics, and interactive elements, adhering to brand guidelines and best design practices.
• Help design intuitive user interfaces that offer a seamless and consistent experience across different platforms (web, mobile, etc.).
• Collaborate with UX designers to ensure the app design aligns with the overall user experience strategy.

Information Architecture:

• Help create wireframes and prototypes to visualize the app's navigation flow and user interactions, optimizing the user journey.
• Define and organize the app's information architecture to ensure content is easily discoverable and accessible to users.

Frontend Development Collaboration:

• Provide guidance and support to developers regarding UI/UX implementation and best practices.
• Work closely with frontend developers to implement the app's design elements and ensure the fidelity of the visual design is maintained during the development process.

Monetization Strategy Development:

• Develop comprehensive monetization strategies encompassing various revenue streams, such as advertising, sponsored content, partnerships, premium features, and subscription models.
• Analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and user behavior to identify monetization opportunities that align with the social media platform's target audience and unique selling points.
• Identify & collaborate with the product development team to integrate monetization features seamlessly into the user interface and user experience.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Lead design reviews and brainstorming sessions, contributing ideas and insights to improve the app's overall performance and user experience.
• Communicate design concepts and architectural decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including backend developers, data engineers, and product managers, to align design and architecture decisions with business objectives and technical requirements.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with backend technologies and database management systems for effective collaboration with developers.
• Experience with designing and architecting social media apps or similar consumer-facing platforms is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and usability principles.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar.
• Proven experience as a UI/UX designer, app designer, or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative and user-centric designs.
• Knowledge of frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant frameworks (React, Angular, etc.).

Joining our team as a Social Media App Designer and Architect will offer you an opportunity to shape the future of social media experiences and be part of a dynamic and innovative team that values creativity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about designing user-friendly and visually appealing apps that make a positive impact on potentially millions of users worldwide, we would love to hear from you!

Compensation is 2-3% of Newco. Subsequent to funding a full-time role with cash compensation would be possible.

If this opportunity resonates, the next step would be to reach out and we can arrange a call to discuss further.