Briefly - redesigning test tasks

Hiring often requires candidates to complete speculative “test tasks” for free — work that can take hours or days, with no guarantee of feedback or fairness. Briefly changes that: companies post real-world assignments with clear compensation, and candidates get paid for their time while showcasing their skills.

The Problem

  • Unpaid test tasks exploit candidates and waste time.

  • Hiring teams still struggle to evaluate actual skill; resumes and interviews don’t reveal how someone works.

  • Frustration & inequity: candidates feel used, companies miss great talent due to outdated processes.

The Solution

Briefly is a platform where:

  • Companies: post a scoped task, set compensation, review submissions.

  • Candidates: apply, complete real assignments, and get paid — regardless of outcome.

  • Both sides: gain clarity — companies see real work quality, candidates build portfolio-worthy results.

Core Features Today:

  • Task posting with compensation upfront.

  • Payment handling built-in (escrow style).

  • Candidate submissions & feedback loop.

  • 10% transaction fee monetization.

My Role

  • Defined MVP scope: focused on the simplest loop (task posting, payments, submissions).

  • Mapped pain points from both candidates and companies.

  • Designed task flow UX: frictionless for companies to post, transparent for candidates.

  • Prototyped compensation-first UI: pay is visible before work begins.

  • Balanced trust mechanics: escrow, clear expectations, feedback channel.

  • Led iteration cycles: fast validation with early users to prove traction.