ArchGee - Find Architecture Jobs

Swipe, match, and apply to top architecture jobs – ArchGee makes job searching fast, fun, and engaging for design professionals.

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Inspiration

About a year ago, I was talking with a friend of mine who was finishing her architecture degree and looking for jobs. She often complained that whenever she searched on LinkedIn, the first results were always “Software Architecture” jobs. To actually find one construction or interior design job, she had to scroll through so many unrelated listings.

When I asked other people in the architecture field, they all had the same frustration 😅. I asked my friend where she usually searched, and she said mostly LinkedIn, a few niche websites, or company career pages. That’s when I realized something: in IT, there are so many job boards and filtering options (like remote jobs, salary ranges, etc.), but for architecture, it’s just not that simple.

That gave me the idea. First, I built a simple WordPress job board using plugins just to test the concept. I even cold-emailed some companies offering free job postings. Around the same time, I also started an Instagram page, sharing architecture-related videos. Then life and other work came in, and I didn't work on the project.

A few months ago, I noticed Instagram page of ArchGee had gained traction. People were following and engaging. That’s when I thought: why not finally turn this into an app? At first, I kept delaying. But when I saw the Shipaton hackathon, I thought: this is the perfect moment. Even if I don’t win anything, I’ll finally build the app I kept postponing. And with a strict two-month deadline, I wouldn’t get stuck in perfectionism.

When I told my friend about the idea, she suggested: “Why not make it like Tinder? Swipeable job cards. That would look creative, shareable, even viral on Instagram or TikTok.” And that’s how ArchGee was born.

What it does

ArchGee is a swipe-based job discovery app made just for architects, interior designers, and related fields. Users can swipe through job cards (right swipe = apply job, left swipe = not interested), save jobs to apply it later, view full details, and apply directly via external links. The free version gives limited swipes per day and shows occasional ads, while the premium version unlocks unlimited swipes, advanced filters, and instant alerts. For companies, ArchGee provides a dedicated space to post jobs directly to the right audience.

How we built it

ArchGee is built with Kotlin Multiplatform and Compose Multiplatform, so the same codebase runs on both iOS and Android. Job cards, swipe gestures, onboarding screens, and navigation are written once and shared across platforms. The backend uses a simple REST API with job listings and user data, while Firebase handles push notifications, analytics, and profile storage. RevenueCat powers the subscription system for premium features.

Challenges we ran into

One challenge was job aggregation. Many job APIs don’t return salaries or structured fields, so I often had to manually update listings. My plan is to improve this with AI to parse and enrich job data. Another big challenge was App Store approval. ArchGee was rejected three times at first for looking like a web wrapper, so I had to improve UI and make it feel more native. On iOS, Compose Multiplatform animations sometimes lagged, which required extra optimization.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

I’m proud that ArchGee went from an idea I had a year ago to a fully published app on both iOS and Android. I’m also proud of making job searching more fun for architects with swipeable job cards. And finally, I’m proud of pushing through challenges like App Store rejections and performance issues to actually ship the app instead of letting it sit as “just an idea.”

What we learned

I learned that solving a niche pain point can be more impactful than trying to build for everyone. I also learned how valuable it is to build an audience early, since my small Instagram page around ArchGee gave me validation to keep going. From a technical side, I learned a lot about Compose Multiplatform, publishing to both app stores, and how to make cross-platform animations run smoothly.

What's next for ArchGee - Find Architecture Jobs

Next, I plan to improve the job aggregation system with AI so salaries, remote options, and company data are automatically structured. I also want to expand monetization with paid job postings for companies and better subscription features for users. On the design side, I plan to refine animations, add more playful custom shapes in onboarding and modals, and keep making job searching fun and engaging. Long-term, ArchGee can grow into the go-to platform for architecture careers worldwide.

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