WoMen of Connections Ministry
UI/UX Design Volunteer
WoMen of Connections Ministry, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
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
Requirements and skills Below are the qualifications that are preferable in this position: 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 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
Benefits 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.
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
Requirements and skills Below are the qualifications that are preferable in this position: 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 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
Benefits 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.