Senior UI/UX Designer

WeVote; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit technology organization is seeking a passionate volunteer UX Designer to lead UX projects. You'll create wireframes and prototypes, collaborate with a distributed team, and advocate for inclusive design principles. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in UX design and a strong portfolio. This role offers flexibility to contribute according to your schedule while making a positive impact on democracy.

Benefits

Build UX portfolio

Flexible schedule

Join a mission-driven team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UX design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end UX design work.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UX design projects.
• Create wireframes and prototypes.
• Collaborate with volunteers to ensure design feasibility.

Skills

UX design

Collaboration

Accessibility advocacy

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Job description

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About Us

WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 120 active passionate, part-time volunteers (starting with the founders) who build mobile technologies that will touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. WeVote believes that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a positive voting experience that helps people decide how to vote. More information at https://WeVote.US or @WeVote on X.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end UX design projects from research and ideation through to delivery
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and interaction flows to communicate design solutions effectively
• Collaborate with volunteers across teams to ensure designs are feasible and aligned with organizational goals
• Advocate for accessibility, inclusivity, and consistency in design across platforms
• Help define UX standards and maintain design consistency across projects

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in UX design
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end UX design work
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or similar
• Solid understanding of information architecture, interaction design, and visual design principles
• Comfortable working collaboratively with a distributed, volunteer-based team
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables
• 3+ hours per week during our core team hours M–F 9a.m. – 6 p.m PT
• You are currently located in the US

Why Volunteer with Us

• Build or expand your UX portfolio with real-world projects
• Join a passionate, mission-driven team where your work directly helps strengthen democracy
• Flexible schedule — contribute in a way that fits your life

How to Apply

Submit your resume (at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply/) and include a brief note/cover letter to why you are interested in WeVote and helping our mission.