Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Swoop`s mission is to make transportation accessible, transparent, and affordable for everyone.
Swoop builds tools for vehicle operators (smbs that own vehicles and employ drivers) and centralizes the private transportation industry, making it easy for anyone to book transportationThrough technology like moovs (moovsapp.com, a saas platform), businesses are able to focus on what they do bestAdditionally, customers navigate the highly fragmented industry through the marketplace at swoopapp.comWith the resources and the vision to conquer the $74b private transportation space (buses, shuttles, vans, etc.), swoop promotes people-to-people connection, community, and trust.
Swoop is backed by top investors including, signia, south park commons, uber`s cpo, and the first engineers from facebookSwoop`s ceo comes with deep industry expertise and identified this overlooked marketWith this insight, swoop is first to market and first to brand.
Do you have the drive to work in a fast-paced, engineering-first and collaborative team environment forging new paths to connect the world?
Come join our driven team and make a real impact!
Compensation: competitive salary + equity + unlimited flexible vacation + 100% medical & dental/vision
Intrigued? read on to learn why you should join us and become a pioneer in private transportation.
Responsibilities
Own the entire design journey for a fast growing saas product
Gather user needs/feedback through research methods such as observations, interviews, and usability testing, and translate these findings into design solutions and refinements
Create process flows, wireframes, and visual design mockups for our clients
Collaborate closely with the ux/ui team to refine and build our design system, share user research, and identify design solutions
Clearly communicate your design decisions to team members
Partner with engineers and product owners to provide value through designing the interactions, interface, and functionality of our products
Educate co-workers and stakeholders about the importance of design thinking and the importance of user research
Keep up-to-date on design trends and look to make process and ux improvements
Collect all business requirements from the client during kickoff, collaborating to define an mvp
Requirements
3-5 years working on ux/ui and developing flows and wireframes, solving complex experiences, and making them intuitive to the user
Experience working in figma
An impressive portfolio showcasing market-leading user interface and visual design work
Strong experience working from flows and wireframes through to a final product
Experience mentoring designers and leading the design on projects
Rapid prototyping experience a plus
Not afraid to do fast usability testing and can interpret the data intelligently and act rapidly on the information
Personality traits
Creative: tailoring the right solution for a variety of requests
Great communicator: you are a clear, concise and compelling communicatorYou have excellent written and oral communication and can change up your communication style depending on your audience.
Coachable: you know there`s always room for improvementYou seek out constructive criticism and opportunities for growth
Excellent attitude: diligent and positive attitude, willing to go the extra mile risks while being a team player and you are resilient in the face of challenges
Self-starter: you`re always looking for ways to do your job better and you never wait to be told what to do
Perks and benefits
100% medical coverage - life is preciousWe got you covered.
Flexible working hours - time is preciousMake it countMorning person or night owl, this job is for you.
Unlimited time off - we encourage you to use the flexible time-off policy, including a 3-week minimum vacation policy!
Semi-annual reviews - ensuring good work is compensated well, great work is compensated greatly, and we have a happy and productive high-caliber team.
Equity - every new hire receives equity in swoopWe expect all our team members to take ownership at swoop, and we give ownership in return.
New tech gear - macbook, trackpad, you name it, we’ll get it.
Awesome hq - five blocks from the surf and sand in venice beach, caLoft style office with a full kitchen, 2 showers, a playstation 5, and more.
Culture
Every person who joins us at swoop helps shape and evolve the culture.
Our guiding principles include - show up as your authentic self, embrace change, take ownership, nurture yourself, and be transparent.
Prioritizing people - we invest in your professional and personal learning and growthWe care about the quality and scalability of our work because we know our users’ names and needs.
At swoop, we want the best employees to build our ideal team and know diversity is key to achieving thatDiversity, equity and inclusion is not just part of the hiring process, but an ongoing initiative.
The swoopers (aka people)
We have video game heroes, mountain bikers, bakers, basketball players, skiers, surfers, ice hockey players, movie buffs, musicians, family people, single people, and many other collaborative and team-oriented peopleWe know you’ll find friends here.
Hiring process
Fill out our very basic application form or reach out to us (apply, email, shout, call).
We hold a brief intro call where you’ll learn more about us while we learn more about you.
We invite you to a live interview over zoom (including a jam session, technical discussion, and systems design problem) so you can meet members of the team and get a sense of what swoop is all about.
Final interview is a meeting with the co-founders, to give the final green light.
Note: this is a fully remote position, and while we are looking to grow our team in the los angeles area, we are open to candidates who reside anywhere in the united states.
At swoop, we`re looking for people with passion, grit, and integrityYou`re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn`t precisely match the job descriptionYour skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turnsAt swoop, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren`t afraid to challenge assumptionsJoin us.
