UI/UX Designer

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Volunteer Position: UI/UX Designer

Company Overview:
The Center for Societal Aspiration (CSA) is a startup 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rehabilitating vulnerable members of the community, including those facing addiction, homelessness, and poverty through socially driven technology.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled UI/UX Designer to volunteer with our team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in user interface and user experience design, bringing a creative and user-centered approach to our digital products. This role will be instrumental in enhancing the usability and aesthetic appeal of our platforms, ensuring that they effectively meet the needs of our diverse user base.

Key Responsibilities:

• User Research:
  Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights on user needs, behaviors, and pain points, ensuring that our designs are informed by real user feedback.
• Wireframing and Prototyping:
  Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to visualize design concepts and demonstrate user flows, ensuring an intuitive and engaging user experience.
• UI Design:
  Develop visually appealing and accessible user interfaces that align with our brand identity while ensuring consistency across all digital platforms.
• Collaboration:
  Work closely with the development team to ensure design feasibility and provide support during the implementation phase, ensuring that designs are translated accurately into functional products.
• Design Systems:
  Establish and maintain a design system that includes style guides, component libraries, and design patterns to ensure consistency and efficiency in design processes.
• Feedback and Iteration:
  Gather feedback from stakeholders and users, iterating on designs based on insights to continuously improve the user experience.
• Accessibility Standards:
  Ensure that all designs adhere to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) to create inclusive digital experiences for all users.
• Documentation:
  Document design processes, decisions, and guidelines to provide clarity and direction for current and future projects.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design work and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar applications.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of front-end development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and articulate design concepts effectively to various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret user feedback and data to inform design decisions.
• Passion for nonprofit work and commitment to the organization's mission.

Location:
Remote

Role Type:
Volunteer (Part-time)

Time Commitment:
Approximately 8 hours per week, flexible schedule.