Hirik: Revolutionizing Hiring for Small Businesses

Tolulope Ajewole

Hirik – Project Overview
Introduction Hirik is a hiring platform designed to help small businesses and startups connect with job seekers efficiently. Unlike traditional job boards, Hirik enables direct communication between talents and hiring managers via real-time chat, streamlining the application process and reducing hiring friction.
My Role As the Lead UI/UX Designer, I was responsible for designing an intuitive, seamless, and engaging experience for both job seekers and employers. My role involved:
Conducting user research to understand the needs of small businesses and job seekers.
Creating wireframes and prototypes to visualize and test core user flows.
Designing a clean, modern, and mobile-friendly UI for effortless navigation.
Collaborating with developers to ensure a smooth handoff and implementation of the design.
Iterating on feedback to enhance usability and accessibility.
Design Process
Research & Discovery
Conducted competitor analysis and user interviews to identify pain points in existing hiring solutions.
Defined user personas representing small business owners and job seekers.
Wireframing & Prototyping
Sketched low-fidelity wireframes to outline the user journey.
Developed interactive prototypes in Figma to test key features like job posting and in-app messaging.
UI Design & Branding
Created a clean, minimalistic UI with a focus on ease of use for non-tech-savvy business owners.
Established a color scheme and typography that conveys professionalism and approachability.
User Testing & Iteration
Conducted usability testing with early adopters and iterated based on feedback.
Optimized flows to reduce friction and enhance engagement.
Key Features Designed
Instant Chat: Allows direct messaging between employers and candidates.
Quick Job Posting: A simplified process for businesses to post jobs in minutes.
Candidate Profiles: Rich profiles that showcase experience, skills, and availability.
Smart Matching: Helps businesses find the most relevant candidates.
Outcome The result was a user-friendly hiring platform tailored for small businesses, enabling them to connect with talent efficiently while giving job seekers a direct channel to potential employers. Hirik’s streamlined approach to hiring significantly reduces hiring time and improves engagement for both parties.
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Posted Mar 25, 2025

Hirik is a hiring platform designed to help small businesses and startups connect with job seekers efficiently. Unlike traditional job boards.

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Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025

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