UX/UI Designer

Join Empowered Futures as a UX/UI Designer (Remote/Unpaid Volunteer) and play a pivotal role in shaping the identity of a purpose-driven organization dedicated to empowering emerging adults. At Empowered Futures, we are committed to helping young people become confident, emotionally intelligent, and resourceful through self-empowerment, mentorship, and inclusive support systems.

We are seeking a talented and creative UX/UI Designer to join our team. You will be responsible for designing intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly digital experiences that delight our users. The ideal candidate is passionate about user-centered design, has a keen eye for detail, and excels at turning complex problems into elegant solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define user requirements and design goals.

• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.

• Translate complex concepts into simple, clear, and attractive user interfaces.

• Maintain and contribute to design systems and ensure consistency across products.

• Iterate quickly and effectively based on feedback and evolving requirements.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices in UX/UI design.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 2+ years of experience in UX/UI design with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.

• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.

• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, responsive design, and accessibility standards.

• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to balance user needs with organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in agile/scrum environments.

• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.

• Experience designing for both web and native mobile apps.

• Knowledge of branding and visual design principles.

What we Offer:

• Experience working with a purpose-driven non-profit organization.
• Collaboration with a diverse, passionate, and supportive team.
• Networking opportunities within the Empowered Futures community.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults while shaping and empowering their futures. This is a part-time unpaid volunteer position (5-7 hours per week).