Case Study  ·  GorillaWorks  ·  UX / UI Design

Automating
the Experience.

Designing the UX behind "Less admin. More growth." — GorillaWorks automates staffing back-office operations so agencies can scale without the overhead.

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GorillaWorks Dashboard
Mobile dashboard
Mobile talent list
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$3B+
Annual transactions
processed on platform
300K+
Timesheets processed
every year
28%
Increase in platform
retention post-redesign
90%+
User adoption of
GorillaResume AI
The Challenge

Complex workflows.
Simplified.

GorillaWorks automates the back-office for staffing agencies — Pay & Bill, onboarding, timesheet processing, and AI-powered resume formatting. Processing over $3 billion in transactions and 300,000+ timesheets annually, the platform needed a UX that matched the scale and complexity of the work it handles.

Wireframes & User Flows Dashboard Design Mobile Layouts Email Templates QA Support Figma · Adobe XD
AODA Compliant Design
01
Pay & Bill at Scale
Designing dashboards that make $3B+ in annual transactions legible — invoicing, payment acceleration, and cash flow status all surfaced with zero ambiguity.
02
GorillaResume AI
UX for the AI resume formatting tool adopted by 90%+ of the user base — streamlining template selection, formatting previews, and candidate-ready output flows.
03
Onboarding & Timesheets
Eliminating duplicate data entry across 300,000+ timesheets per year — customizable document packages, multi-source timesheet ingestion, and centralized expense management.
04
AODA & Bullhorn
Every component built to AODA accessibility standards and designed to integrate seamlessly with Bullhorn CRM/ATS — the industry-standard recruiting platform.
Design System

Built from
first principles.

A cohesive design language — typography, colour, iconography, and components — engineered for clarity, accessibility, and scale.

Typography

Manrope.
Modern. Legible. Human.

Manrope was selected for its geometric precision and subtle warmth — a typeface that communicates professionalism without feeling cold. Its high legibility at small sizes made it the ideal choice for complex data-dense interfaces where clarity is non-negotiable.

Aa
Manrope · 300–900 · Geometric Sans
Heading
Body Text
LABEL
Typography
Typography samples
Typography numbers
Typography sizing
Colour Palette

Trust.
Innovation. Clarity.

The palette balances professional blues and rich neutrals — conveying the reliability and efficiency that staffing agencies depend on — with softer, energetic accent tones that bring warmth and approachability. Every swatch was carefully calibrated to meet AODA accessibility standards.

Primary
Accent & Neutral
Colour system
Accessibility
Colour palette
Dark background
Iconography

Minimal.
Consistent. Clear.

A modern, minimal icon set supports clarity and intuitive navigation throughout the platform. Consistent line weights, simple shapes, and clean strokes ensure icons communicate at a glance — reducing cognitive load for users managing complex staffing workflows.

Consistent Line WeightsSystem
Simple Geometric ShapesDesign
Scalable Vector FormatSVG
AODA Contrast Ratio4.5:1+
Icon set
Navigation
Buttons

01 — Navigation & Actions

Clear Hierarchy.
Instant Wayfinding.

A streamlined navigation system and visually distinct button hierarchy establish clear action pathways — primary buttons bold and prominent, secondary options unobtrusive but accessible.

Navigation Primary Buttons Secondary Buttons Action Hierarchy
Navigation
Primary Buttons
Secondary Buttons
Alerts
Fields

02 — Forms & Input

Accessible.
Unambiguous.

Simple, accessible fields with strong labeling, ample padding, and high-contrast visual states. Every input component supports assistive technologies and meets WCAG contrast requirements for full AODA compliance.

Form Fields Text Boxes AODA High Contrast
Fields
Text boxes
Dropdown
Containers
Tabs
Avatars

03 — System Components

Tabs. Toggles.
Every State.

Easy-to-use toggles and tab systems let users quickly switch views or settings — reducing navigation friction. A consistent spacing and shadow system enhances structure, depth, and visual focus across every surface.

Toggles Tabs Avatars Spacing System Shadows
Toggle
Tabs
Avatars
Spacing
Shadow
The Platform

Every screen.
Purpose-built.

From login to candidate management — every interface designed for speed, clarity, and staffing agency workflows.

Manage Jobs
Manage Jobs
Login
Login Page
Jobs
Job Listings
Post a Job
Post a Job
Manage Jobs List View
Jobs List View
Talent List Selected
Talent List — Selected
Candidate Search Hover
Candidate Search
Talent List Open
Talent List — Open
Candidate Quickview
Candidate Quickview
Candidate Profile
Candidate Profile
Design System

Every component.
Accounted for.

Dashboard
Dashboard

Job Management Interface

Brand System

GorillaWorks
Design Language

A cohesive design system rooted in accessibility, clarity, and the workflow needs of recruiting professionals.

Aa

Manrope · Clean · Accessible

Typography
Type

Typography System

Colour Palette
Colour

Palette & Accessibility

Key Results
$3B+
Annual Transactions Processed
28%
Platform Retention Increase
90%+
GorillaResume Adoption Rate
Accessibility
Accessibility

AODA Standards

Tools & Methods

Figma · Adobe XD

Wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and final mockups — all built to production-ready fidelity for developer handoff.

Wireframes & User FlowsFigma
High-Fidelity MockupsAdobe XD
Visual QA SupportCross-platform
Integration

Bullhorn
CRM / ATS

Designed to integrate seamlessly with Bullhorn — one of the most widely recognized ATS platforms in the recruiting industry.

CRM IntegrationBullhorn
Candidate SyncReal-time
Job ManagementNative
Mobile-First

Work anywhere.
On any device.

Many hiring managers frequently use their phones to review candidates and manage tasks. The platform was built with a mobile-first approach — optimized layouts, navigation, and touch interactions specifically for smaller screens — ensuring a seamless experience across all devices.

Responsive Layouts Touch Interactions Mobile Navigation Speed Optimized
Employer Portal Mobile
Employer Portal Mobile Cont
Client Portal Mobile

Outcome

Less admin.
More growth.

Staffing agencies gained a platform that handles $3B+ in transactions and 300,000+ timesheets annually — with a UX so clear that teams spend less time navigating and more time placing candidates.

Pay & Bill GorillaResume AI Onboarding Bullhorn CRM/ATS AODA Compliant
Results

Design that
moves work forward.

28%
Increase in platform
retention post-redesign
90%+
User adoption of
GorillaResume AI
$3B+
Annual transactions flowing
through the redesigned platform

Less admin. More growth. A UX system built for staffing agencies processing billions in transactions — clean, AODA-compliant, and designed to scale without adding overhead.

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