From concept to MVP, we shaped a web and mobile app in a startup environment to give professionals clarity, connection, and pathways to growth.
JobChat is a web and mobile app built in Flutter to help career explorers organize resources, find support, and connect with experts in a friendly, professional space. Partnering with the Product Owner — a Google developer — I co-created the product from concept to MVP, testing with real users to validate the experience. Beyond the MVP, I expanded the design into a scalable workspace, creating the brand identity, UI system, and interaction patterns for long-term growth.
JobChat was designed for professionals navigating sensitive career transitions who often felt overlooked by traditional networking platforms. Research showed users wanted a more private and supportive space, as many felt lonely, embarrassed, or hesitant to use real names. The challenge was to design a product that balanced clarity, connection, and privacy while helping users set goals, track progress, and find guidance.
I worked closely with the Product Owner and engineering lead to shape JobChat from the ground up. Research and usability testing informed key features like Matching, Journey Cards, and Privacy controls. I designed branding, flows, and a Material Design–based system, iterating rapidly through prototypes with early adopters. Close collaboration with engineering ensured design and development stayed in sync, turning ideas into a validated MVP and a foundation for growth.
The MVP launched with a pilot community of 100 Explorers and 30 Experts, validating the concept and refining features through real-world use. The scalable design system and brand positioned JobChat for growth, while ongoing testing shaped next-stage workspace explorations. The project also deepened my collaboration with engineering, showing how tight designer–developer partnership accelerates building human-centered products.
Explorer & Expert Modes
Switch roles easily by topic, supporting both learning and knowledge sharing.
Journey Cards
Organize resources, chats, and contacts around a career goal or expertise area. Users can create multiple cards and switch between them seamlessly.
Profile Cards
Surface expertise at a glance and enable quick actions like availability, contact, chat, or save.
Matching
Onboarding flow that connects Explorers and Experts based on shared needs, goals, or expertise.
Privacy Controls
Offer private or public chat modes, with the option for Explorers to use an alias when discussing sensitive topics.
