Client
Instawork

Instawork

Client

Instawork

Year

2024

Scope of Work

UI / UX

Location

Miami

Instawork connects businesses with flexible workers, but the experience of finding and applying to jobs wasn’t as seamless as it could be. Users were often overwhelmed by scattered listings, unclear filters, and a process that required more effort than necessary to complete simple actions.

Helping Workers Find and Choose Shifts Faster

Instawork needed a redesign to better support part-time workers. Through research, I found that users were struggling with the job search experience, which was affecting both engagement and application completion. The interface felt overly complex, the onboarding process was longer than it needed to be, and relevant job opportunities weren’t always easy to find.

My Role

I worked directly with developers to define the scope and direction of the redesign. I was responsible for the full design process, from identifying issues in the job search experience to redesigning key flows and creating the final UI. I focused on simplifying how users browse and apply to jobs, while making sure everything stayed consistent and practical to implement.

Evolving their Design System

Firstly, I refined their design system to create alignment across screens and reduce cognitive load. This allowed the booking flow to feel cohesive, predictable, and faster to complete. Some components we also used in their website.

Simplifying Shift Discovery and Booking

Originally, the shift list made it hard to quickly compare opportunities, with pay, role, and location all competing for attention. I restructured the layout to make pay the main focus and simplified the hierarchy so each shift is easier to scan and quicker to evaluate. I also made signals like instant pay, bonuses, and demand more visible so users can spot better opportunities without having to read through everything.

Clearer Visibility Into Earnings

Earnings are easy to scan at a glance, giving users a clear sense of what they’ve made, what’s pending, and what’s ready to withdraw. Payouts, bonuses, and payment status are organized in a way that reduces uncertainty and helps users stay on top of their income.

Improved Job Discovery

Job listings were made easier to scan, key information was surfaced upfront, and filters were reworked to feel more intuitive and accessible.

Incentivizing Consistent Performance

The rewards experience was redesigned to make progress easier to understand and more motivating. By connecting performance metrics like completed shifts and attendance to visible milestones, users can clearly see how consistency pays off.

Impact on Job Discovery and Booking

By refining visual hierarchy and simplifying the booking flow, the experience became easier for users to navigate and faster to book shifts for relevant job opportunities.

+29%

Increase in booking completion rate

–34%

Decrease in booking
drop-off

+17%

Improvement in post-booking satisfaction
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