VOLUNTEER UI/UX DESIGNER
Role summary
Canadian Museums is seeking a Volunteer UI/UX Designer to create a new digital interface for their platform, launching May 1st. This remote, volunteer role is open to Canadian residents only and offers real-world experience and a portfolio piece. The designer will collaborate with developers to translate requirements into intuitive and visually appealing screens using tools like Figma or Adobe XD. The ideal candidate has a good eye for clean layouts and user-friendly interfaces, and can commit a few hours per week leading up to the launch.
🚨 IMPORTANT: THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION IS STRICTLY VALID FOR CANADIAN RESIDENTS ONLY. APPLICATIONS FROM OUTSIDE CANADA WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISREGARDED. 🚨
Company Description
Canadian Museums is the leading platform for exploring and celebrating Canada’s cultural heritage. By connecting you with over 1,600 museums, galleries, and heritage sites across the country, we provide insightful articles, event details, and educational resources that showcase the stories and traditions shaping Canada’s identity. We are dedicated to promoting Canadian art, history, and heritage by keeping audiences informed about exhibitions, cultural events, and learning opportunities. Our mission is to inspire a deeper understanding and appreciation of Canada’s diverse cultural landscape, making it accessible to all.
Volunteer UI/UX Designer Needed – Expanding the Canadian Museums Ecosystem
We are rapidly expanding the
Canadian Museums
ecosystem and building a robust suite of digital tools to support cultural institutions, heritage sites, and creative communities. We are in a high-growth phase, connecting people with art, history, and unique experiences across the country.
We are looking for a passionate and creative
Volunteer UI/UX Designer
to join our engineering team. You will have the unique opportunity to design a brand-new digital interface from scratch, leaving a lasting mark on a live product launching on May 1st.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain
real-world Canadian work experience
, build a stunning portfolio piece, and collaborate with a talented development team.
The Role:
Our developers are building a highly efficient backend system, but we need your creative vision to craft the blueprints (Figma/Adobe XD) for a premium, seamless user experience. You will help us translate functional requirements into clean, intuitive, and beautiful screens.
What We Are Looking For:
- Must be a
current resident of Canada
.
- Familiarity with Figma (or similar design tools).
- A good eye for clean layouts and user-friendly interfaces.
- Ability to collaborate with our frontend developers to bring your designs to life.
- Availability to help us out for a few hours a week leading up to our May 1st launch.
What’s In It For You?
- Real Canadian Work Experience:
A strong reference for your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- Live Portfolio Piece:
You will be the primary designer for a real, public-facing platform used by cultural institutions.
- Networking:
Work alongside a great tech team in a fast-paced, startup-style environment.
How to Apply:
We want to keep this simple! If you'd like to help us shape the future of cultural tech in Canada, please send us:
- A brief message confirming your Canadian residency.
- Your resume.
- A link to your portfolio (student projects are totally fine!).
- Let’s build something beautiful together.