UX/UI Artist (User Experience & Interface Design) - Volunteer Role

UX/UI Artist (User Experience & Interface Design)
The Donovan’s Venom (501c3 Nonprofit)
Department: Design / Interactive Media / Technology
Location: Remote
Position Type: Volunteer Role
Reports To: UX Manager / Product or Design Leadership
Position Overview
The UX/UI Artist is responsible for designing intuitive, user-friendly, and visually engaging interfaces across the organization’s digital platforms and products.
This role focuses on improving user experience by creating clean layouts, clear navigation, and effective visual communication.
Operating at the intersection of user experience, interface design, and visual communication , this role is critical to ensuring users can interact with platforms easily and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
User Interface Design Design UI elements such as:
Layouts
Menus
Buttons
Navigation systems
Ensure interfaces are visually clear and consistent

User Experience (UX) Design Improve usability and accessibility of digital platforms
Focus on intuitive user flows and interactions
Ensure ease of navigation and interaction

Wireframing & Prototyping Create:
Wireframes
Mockups
Prototypes
Translate ideas into visual designs

Visual Design & Consistency Maintain consistent visual style across platforms
Align with brand guidelines
Ensure polished and professional designs

Collaboration with Development Teams Work with:
Developers (implementation)
Product or program teams
Ensure designs are feasible and implemented correctly

User-Centered Design Design with user needs in mind
Focus on clarity, accessibility, and usability
Improve overall user satisfaction

Feedback & Iteration Revise designs based on:
Feedback
Testing results
Continuously improve user experience

Design Documentation Create and maintain:
Design guidelines
UI patterns
Ensure consistency across products

Accessibility & Usability Apply accessibility best practices
Ensure designs are inclusive and usable for diverse users

Problem-Solving Identify usability issues
Propose design solutions
Improve user flows and interactions

Continuous Improvement Stay current with UX/UI trends and best practices
Improve design processes and workflows
Enhance overall user experience

Volunteer Commitment Expectations
Estimated Commitment: 10-15 hours per week
Flexible schedule
Participation in design and product meetings required
Fully remote

Minimum Qualifications
1–3 years of experience in:
UX/UI design
Product design
Digital design
Experience with:
Design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch)
Strong understanding of:
User experience principles
Interface design

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with:
Developers or product teams
Familiarity with:
Accessibility standards
Experience in remote teams

Core Competencies
UX/UI Design
Creates intuitive and user-friendly interfaces
Designs effective user experiences

Visual Design
Produces clean, consistent designs
Aligns with brand guidelines

User-Centered Thinking
Focuses on user needs and usability
Improves interaction quality

Collaboration
Works with developers and teams
Ensures design feasibility

Problem Solving
Identifies usability issues
Improves user flows

Adaptability
Iterates based on feedback
Adjusts designs as needed

Work Environment
Fully remote
Collaborative design and development environment
Creative and user-focused workflow

Important Disclaimer
This is a volunteer position and does not constitute employment.
We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.
Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.