Volunteer UI/UX Designer

Volunteer UI/UX Designer

• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 5–10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
• Duration: 3–6 months (with potential extension)
• Compensation: Unpaid / Volunteer (portfolio credit + reference letter provided)

About the Role

We are looking for a Volunteer UI/UX Designer to help create intuitive, engaging, and user-centered digital experiences. This role is ideal for someone passionate about design, usability, and solving real-world problems through thoughtful interfaces.

You will collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate ideas into wireframes, prototypes, and polished visual designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct basic user research and gather requirements
• Create user personas, journey maps, and user flows
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
• Design responsive interfaces for web and/or mobile applications
• Improve usability and accessibility across platforms
• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate design implementation
• Iterate designs based on feedback and testing results
• Maintain design systems and style guides

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
• Basic understanding of UX principles and human-centered design
• Knowledge of responsive design and accessibility best practices
• Strong visual design skills (typography, layout, color theory)
• Ability to communicate design decisions clearly
• Portfolio demonstrating UI/UX projects (academic, personal, or professional)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience designing live digital products
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Portfolio-ready case studies
• Mentorship and professional feedback
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
• Opportunity for future paid roles (if available)

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about improving user experiences
• Creative, detail-oriented, and empathetic
• Open to feedback and iterative design
• Interested in contributing to meaningful, mission-driven work

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume
• Portfolio link (required)
• A short statement (200–300 words) explaining why you're interested