UI/UX Designer
Free to start · No card · 5 credits the moment you sign up
Job description
THIS IS AN UNPAID, REMOTE NONPROFIT STARTUP VOLUNTEER ROLE.
Read carefully before applying.
Bridges for Enterprise (BfE) is a non-profit that provides pro bono advisory services to social innovators in the developing world. Through our flagship Incubation Programme, we support early-stage businesses with existing revenue and a clear mission to create social impact for their beneficiaries. The services are free of charge - and always will be - as we don’t believe that money should ever be a barrier for social entrepreneurs to receive additional support in scaling their ventures. BfE is run by a global community of purpose-driven professionals and students. As a non-profit established in 2015, we expanded rapidly to operate from five student chapters and developed a client base spanning over 30 countries. We collaborate alongside a growing network of over 200 professional mentors who provide strategic guidance to chapter teams and assistance to startups.
Effective UI/UX design in the rapidly changing web development landscape and remains a critical challenge to many organisations. This is no different for us at Bridges for Enterprise, a global nonprofit working with a range of local and global media channels and building a variety of tech applications to serve our community. As our repository of design guidelines and digital assets grows, we are looking for a passionate volunteer to join us in building our first UI design system and putting structure into creativity. The team is led by our UI/UX Manager, a senior product design professional with experience leading UI/UX teams of various scales. As we’re at the start of our digital transformation journey, you will help us design internal applications to automate certain parts of our manual processes, thus helping Bridges for Enterprise to have a larger social impact.
You may also find out more about Technology at BfE here.
Requirements
At least 2 years of experience in UI/UX or Product Design
Enthusiasm and commitment to BfE’s cause
Strong interest in digital design, UI and products
Experience with CSS tools such as Sass and mainstream front-end frameworks such as React is highly desirable (but not required)
Passionate in web design, willing to keep up-to-date with the latest industrial trends and apply them to improve BfE’s internal front-end design practice
Sound organisational skills, teamwork and passion in learning
Basic knowledge in front-end web development is helpful
This is a remote project and there are no geographical restrictions for the role
**4-6 hrs/week (depending on project and experience level). Suitable for people with 2+ years of experience in UX or Product Design
Perks
An opportunity to join the global team in a large global nonprofit and network with people across different disciplines who share a joint passion in social entrepreneurship and startups
Enrich your product design knowledge and learn designing for efficiency and scale by working with an experienced professional
Get an opportunity to experiment with new design research and testing techniques that could take your portfolio further
Make a social impact with your professional skills while further developing them in the business context of an nonprofit incubator
Originally posted on Himalayas
Prepare your application
Use the description above to assess your fit for Bridges for Enterprise. This checklist is guidance from Resumize, rather than additional requirements from the employer. Imported listings can be shortened or change after collection, so confirm the complete description and current availability before sending an application.
Match requirements to evidence
Identify the responsibilities and skills the employer explicitly names. For each important requirement, choose one example from your work, education, training, or projects. Explain what you did, how you did it, and what changed as a result. Include a measurable outcome when you can support it. If you lack a requirement, describe related experience accurately instead of adding an unfamiliar skill to your resume.
Put the most relevant examples near the top of your resume. Keep job titles, dates, qualifications, and contact details consistent across your application materials. Use the employer’s terminology when it describes your experience accurately; a copied list of keywords does not explain your contribution. A short, specific bullet is easier to review than a paragraph that mixes several unrelated duties.
Check the working arrangement
Confirm the location, schedule, employment type, and any eligibility requirements on the employer’s site. A remote label does not establish worldwide eligibility or flexible hours. If compensation, benefits, equipment, travel, or contract duration are missing from this listing, write down your questions for the recruiter. Do not assume details from another opening at the same company apply to this role.
Review before submitting
Follow the employer’s requested file format and application instructions. Open your exported resume and check that its text is selectable, its sections read in order, and its links work. Proofread names, dates, and contact information. Share confidential work samples only when you have permission, and use an anonymized example when necessary.
Submit through a trusted employer or recruiting destination. If the original listing has disappeared, search the employer’s careers page for the title rather than assuming the vacancy remains open. Save the application date, job reference, and the version of your resume you sent. Those details help you prepare for a later conversation and avoid submitting conflicting information through several job boards.
Review your resume for writing and readability feedback, or browse other openings if this opportunity is unavailable.