UI/UX Designer for a Sports Equipment Rental Platform

We are looking for an experienced UI/UX Designer to join our team on a part-time, project-based engagement to finalize the critical design phase of a specialized online equipment rental and in-store check-in platform.

This is a high-impact role focused on completing the remaining UI/UX scope, refining user flows, and preparing final design assets for development. The product is approaching an important release milestone, so we are looking for a designer who can quickly dive into existing materials, work autonomously, and confidently bring the design lifecycle to completion.

The expected workload is part-time, with flexible scheduling aligned with EU time zones.

Benefits:

• Flexible part-time workload
• High-impact contribution before product launch
• Autonomy and ownership over final design stage
• Remote-first collaboration
• Access to learning resources (Udemy account)

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating responsive web and mobile projects
• Proficiency in Figma (or equivalent modern design tool)
• Experience working with established Design Systems
• Ability to analyze and complete existing complex design files with minimal ramp-up time
• Experience preparing structured design handoff documentation for development teams
• Experience designing rental platforms, booking systems, or complex check-in flows will be a plus
• Experience in a software consultancy or agency environment will be a plus
• Familiarity with Jira for task tracking will be a plus
• Experience working with structured product documentation will be a plus

Responsibilities:

• Complete the remaining UI/UX design scope for the rental platform
• Focus on booking flows and in-store check-in processes
• Ensure alignment with the established Universal Design System (UDS)
• Transform wireframes into polished high-fidelity mockups
• Create interactive prototypes where required
• Prepare well-structured design handoff for the Frontend team
• Collaborate closely with Backend, Frontend, and Product stakeholders
• Ensure design feasibility during implementation

About client:

The company has been operating for several decades and runs an extensive retail network across its home market. It manages hundreds of stores nationwide and employs several thousand people. In collaboration with a large network of retail partners, the company has established itself as a leading player in the sports retail segment. It operates in multiple neighboring countries, supporting a broad and loyal customer base. Its dealer network serves a significant number of repeat customers, reflecting strong brand recognition and long-term trust.

Industry:

Sporting Goods

Location:

Austria

About project:

The platform is a rental service operated by a major international sports retailer with hundreds of physical locations across Europe and North America. It allows users to reserve sports equipment online and pick it up quickly at a nearby shop. A significant portion of the company’s revenue is now generated through this digital channel, which also manages over 3 million customer profiles to enhance user experience.

Users can search for a ski resort or destination city, select a preferred shop, and specify their travel dates. They are then guided to a curated selection of equipment. After choosing what they need, they complete the booking and payment process online. Upon arrival at their destination, the reserved equipment is ready for pickup at the selected location.