Volunteer UI/UX Designer for Web Team (Remote, Part-Time)

Nova Ukraine; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization is seeking a Volunteer UI/UX Designer to improve their website's usability and visual appeal. This remote role offers hands-on design experience, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on Ukraine's humanitarian efforts.

Benefits

Hands-On Design Experience

Professional Growth

Make a Global Impact

Boost Your Resume & Network

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma and Adobe XD.
• Understanding of usability and accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Enhance website usability, accessibility, and visual appeal.
• Research UI/UX best practices from other nonprofit websites.
• Propose design improvements for WordPress, Wix, and Donorbox platforms.

Skills

UI/UX design

Usability

Accessibility

User research

Figma

Adobe XD

CSS

HTML

Job description

Why This Role Matters

At Nova Ukraine, we are committed to providing humanitarian aid and raising awareness about Ukraine’s needs. Our website is the gateway for donors, volunteers, and people seeking help. A well-designed, user-friendly platform ensures that we increase donations, provide critical resources, and mobilise global support faster.

As a Volunteer UI/UX Designer, your work will directly impact how effectively we reach people in need. Every improvement you make helps more donors contribute, more volunteers sign up, and more Ukrainians access life-saving assistance.

What’s In It for You?

Hands-On Design Experience – Work on real-world UI/UX projects and expand your portfolio with mission-driven work.
Professional Growth – Gain experience designing for WordPress, Wix, and Donorbox while collaborating with a nonprofit team.
Make a Global Impact – Your designs will improve how people engage with Nova Ukraine’s mission and increase humanitarian support.
Boost Your Resume & Network – Get LinkedIn recommendations, endorsements, and recognition for your contributions.
Flexible & Remote – Volunteer from anywhere in the world, at a schedule that fits you.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of experience in UI/UX design.
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or other design tools.
Understanding of usability, accessibility, and user research.
Ability to work independently and communicate design ideas effectively.
Experience with WordPress, Wix, and Donorbox customization.
Knowledge of CSS/HTML for minor design tweaks (a plus).

Responsibilities

Your Role

As a UI/UX Designer, you will enhance our website’s usability, accessibility, and visual appeal to ensure a seamless experience for donors, volunteers, and aid recipients.

What You’ll Do

Research UI/UX best practices from other nonprofit websites.
Propose & implement design improvements for our WordPress, Wix, and Donorbox platforms.
Optimize the user journey to increase engagement and usability.
Ensure consistency in branding, accessibility, and responsive design.
Collaborate with the Website Project Manager to refine design concepts.

Would be a plus

- Experience with WordPress, Wix, and Donorbox customization.
- Knowledge of CSS/HTML for minor design tweaks.

Work conditions

Volunteer role (unpaid).
Remote work with flexible collaboration via Slack and Asana.
Reports to the Website Project Manager.