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UI/UX Designer Volunteer

UKSEDS
Volunteer

Permanent

Marketing & PR
remote
Remote,United Kingdom
GBP0
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Job Description

Are you a student or early-career professional eager to apply your UI/UX Development skills to real-world projects? Do you want to gain hands-on experience by collaborating with leading professionals in the space industry?

If so, you might be the perfect fit for our new UI/UX Design Volunteer position!

Who are we?

As the UK’s national student and early professional space charity, we support space enthusiasts nationwide by running events, providing resources, and teaching new skills. 

Joining UKSEDS is the best way to get involved in the space sector as a student or as you kickstart your career. You will gain a variety of skills and experience, and have the chance to work with many space organisations and community members. Most importantly, you will get to work with other like-minded individuals at a similar stage in their careers to achieve something incredible, and have fun while you do!

Role Description

As our UI/UX Designer you’ll work closely with our Systems Team to create intuitive and user-friendly designs. You will have a unique opportunity to apply your design skills while contributing to exciting and innovative projects within the space sector. 

In this role, you will:

  • Design and deliver wireframes, user stories, user journeys, and mock-ups optimised for a wide range of devices and interfaces.
  • Identify design problems and propose elegant, effective solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal team members and stakeholders to refine and optimise designs.
  • Ensure that designs are both efficient and visually appealing.

To thrive in this position, you will have:

  • A passion for space exploration and technology.
  • Experience or proficiency with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work remotely and juggle multiple projects at once.
  • The ability to commit around 6-8 hours per week on average.
  • An existing UKSEDS membership (it is free to join at ukseds.org/join) that meets our eligibility requirements (18+, currently a student or recent graduate of a UK-based institution).

It would be great if you were familiar with responsive design principles or web and mobile interface design, but this isn’t strictly required.

By joining us, you will gain:

  • Practical, hands-on experience in UI/UX design, with your work making a tangible impact in real-world projects.
  • Experience in interacting with key members of the space industry, including sponsors and partners.
  • Endless opportunities for personal and professional development, all while working with an amazing group of likeminded enthusiasts.

How we can support you

We want your time with us to be an enjoyable experience, and we’re open to anyone with an interest in space.

We understand that as students or early professionals, you may face commitments like exams, work deadlines, or personal matters. If you ever need time off, just let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs while providing ample opportunities for your personal and professional growth.

We are committed to ensuring your comfort and supporting you throughout your time with us. All we ask in return is that you maintain open communication about any time off you require, as a lack of communication or inability to meet your volunteer duties may lead to the termination of your role.

Interested? Here are the next steps

Please follow the links in the advert to submit your application. Following that, there will be one round of interviews on Google Meet with shortlisted applicants soon after, with other interview methods and dates available if you require them.

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to derek.polowyj@ukseds.org.

Rolling Deadline

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