Recruitment
Experience
Design

Role

Product Designer,
UX Researcher

Project

Self-initiated

Timeline

2 Weeks (2024)

Tools

Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator

Background

Traditional hiring methods are outdated—résumés are static, applications are tedious, and candidates often get lost in the void of ATS systems. Meanwhile, companies struggle to find the right talent beyond keywords and job titles.

JumpHire reinvents this process by making hiring dynamic, interactive, and human-centric. Through AI-powered matchmaking, skill-based challenges, and real-time collaboration, we help companies and candidates connect in a way that feels natural, engaging, and fun.

Target Users

Job Seekers

looking for engaging and meaningful ways to showcase their skills beyond traditional résumés.

Companies & Recruiters

seeking talent based on creativity, problem-solving, and cultural fit rather than just credentials.

Research Methods

Analysis of Existing Hiring Platforms

Understanding limitations in current systems.

Quantitative Research (Surveys)

Gathering insights on job seekers’ frustrations and employer challenges.

Qualitative Research (User Interviews)

Exploring pain points and needs through in-depth conversations with candidates and hiring managers.

User Research

Research Insights

"I have the skills, but my résumé doesn’t fully showcase what I can do."
Job Seeker 1
"Applying to jobs feels like shouting into the void—I rarely get responses."
Job Seeker 2
"Job postings don’t give me a real sense of company culture."
Job Seeker 3
"Resumes don’t tell me how a candidate thinks or works in real-world situations."
Recruiter 1
"It’s hard to gauge soft skills like creativity and collaboration from a cover letter."
Recruiter 2
"We need an engaging way to assess potential hires without dragging the process."
Recruiter 3

Problem Statement

How might we reimagine the hiring process to create a system that goes beyond résumés, allowing job seekers to showcase their skills dynamically while helping employers discover talent based on creativity, potential, and cultural fit?

Persona - Job Seeker
Sarah
Freelance Graphic Designer
Recent Graduate, Los Angeles

"I want to be recognized for my skills and potential, not just my job history. I want to find a job where I can truly contribute and grow."

"When I apply to jobs, I don’t know if my skills are being seen beyond my résumé."

"When employers overlook my creative potential because I don’t fit traditional molds."

"When I can’t get a sense of a company’s culture until it’s too late."

Persona - Employer
Chris
Hiring Manager
Tech Startup, San Francisco

"I want to find candidates who not only fit the job but also bring a fresh perspective and energy to my team. I need to know how they’ll perform in real-world situations."

"I can’t get a sense of how candidates think or collaborate from just their resumes."

"It’s hard to assess soft skills like creativity and problem-solving in a conventional interview."

"I don’t want to waste time on a process that doesn’t give me a clear picture of a candidate’s potential."

Prototyping/
Testing

Final Design