UX/UI Designer Volunteer

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The WoMen of Connections Ministry has a volunteer or unpaid internship opportunity for a UI/UX Designer to join our web development team. The ideal candidate will collaborate with other designers and web developers to shape the visual aspects of websites in an effective and eye-catching way to increase our user base. As a UI/UX designer, we hope you can use your passion for design to create beautiful images and compelling content for website projects. While this can be an UNPAID Volunteer/Internship, we will certainly work with you to receive college credits if your school allows for it. This position is also fully REMOTE, so one can work from anywhere but does require regularly scheduled online attendance. The position prefers 10-20 hours per week Monday through Friday between 8 am EST to 6 pm EST when the semester is in session, and more if desired when on breaks. Responsibilities Below are some of the responsibilities a UI/UX designer is expected to assume in their position:

• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos, and other designs using software or by hand
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
• Implement feedback and changes whenever possible
• Create visualizations that convey accurate messaging for the project.
• Determine voice and messaging for graphic design pieces
• Create and design various materials for digital and print
• Select colors, fonts, images, and layouts
• Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner with a quality product
• Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects.
• Collaborate with fellow designers to develop new approaches for creating more-expressive graphics for the company
• Work with a wide range of media and graphic design software
• Establish creative direction for the company within brand guidelines
• Manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions
• QA design for errors

• Some graphic designing experience
• Prefer a portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop)
• Familiarity with WordPress, HTML and CSS preferred
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web
• Experience with both print and digital media
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Time management and organizational skills

• Opportunity to utilize classroom transferable skills for work experience
• Opportunity to acquire at least 60+ volunteer hours in a semester while working remotely
• Letters of recommendation (assuming a positive experience)
• College credit if your school allows for it.