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101 people are interested
Product Designer
ORGANIZATION: DemocracyLab
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101 people are interested
DemocracyLab connects skilled volunteers with technology-for-good projects, resulting in better civic technologies, more active citizens, and more efficient institutions. The Product Designer volunteer position will research and design experiences to help users meet their goals.
Key Responsibilities :
- Review relevant research performed by DemocracyLab related to design tasks
- Conduct research interviews and exercise with potential users
- Create designs using Sketch or other design programs
- Create prototypes using InVision, Marvel, or similar programs
- Conduct usability tests
Minimum Requirements :
- Strong visual design skills- the ability to craft compelling UI elements
- Experience with, and an advocate for, the user experience design process
- Ability to identify usability best practices during design reviews and in your own work
- Ability to clearly articulate the reasoning behind your design recommendations
- Self-driven, ownership, and follow-through- be able to drive your work forward independently
Education or Experience Preferred : Relevant training and/or experience in User Interface design. We will request to review the applicant’s design portfolio.
Knowledge or Skills Preferred : Working knowledge of Sketch, InVision or Marvel for design, prototyping, and developer handoff. Familiarity with similar tools is acceptable.
Length of Appointment : We request that a volunteer be able to commit a minimum of 3 months to this position.
Time Commitment : We request that a volunteer be willing to commit a minimum of 5 hours per week to this position.
Communication: DemocracyLab uses Slack as its primary form of communication. Files will be shared using Google Drive.
Support Provided : Volunteer orientation, coaching, and feedback as needed.
Learn More: Visit www.democracylab.org
Please find links to our Slack, Google Drive, Trello, and GitHub under the work LINKS at https://www.democracylab.org/projects/1
More opportunities with DemocracyLab
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About DemocracyLab
Location:
Seattle, SEATTLE, WA 98101, US
Mission Statement
Empower people who use technology to advance the public good.
Description
DemocracyLab seeks to empower anyone with the privileges of time and talent to become change agents. Our platform and programs connect tech-for-good projects with skilled volunteers and socially responsible companies.
Our platform and programs are designed to:
- Help tech-for-good projects launch
- Give volunteers opportunities to advance their careers
- Partner with companies to build cultures of purpose
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 27, 2022
SKILLS
- Web Design
- Web Design / UX
- Graphic Design
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 months at 5 hours per week