Design Lead - UI/UX & Branding

This is a part-time and unpaid volunteer position (8-10 hours a week)

Company Description

Empowered Futures
is a forward-thinking nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting emerging adults as they transition into independence and adulthood. Our mission is to empower young people to become confident, emotionally intelligent, and resourceful individuals by providing access to self-development resources, business mentorship, and personalized guidance. Through our programs, we help emerging adults build essential life and career skills, expand their networks, and unlock their full potential.

At Empowered Futures, volunteers and leaders play a critical role in shaping the future of the next generation, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about youth development, social impact, and transformational mentorship.

Role description :

As a
Design Lead,
you will guide our design function and elevate the overall user experience across our products and brand. You will also combine creative leadership with executional excellence, ensuring our design team delivers innovative, user-centric, and impactful solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—product, engineering, marketing, and leadership—to shape the visual identity and design strategy that drives business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and a culture of design excellence.
• Define and drive the overall design vision, strategy, and processes across product and brand initiatives.
• Ensure consistency and quality in design systems, user interfaces, and brand identity.
• Partner with product managers and engineers to translate business requirements and user needs into intuitive, engaging designs.
• Facilitate design reviews, providing clear feedback and guidance to elevate outcomes.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles, backed by research, data, and usability best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and emerging technologies to keep the team at the forefront of design innovation.
• Present design concepts and strategies to stakeholders, gaining alignment and championing the value of design.
• Qualifications
• 5+ years of professional design experience, with at least 2+ years in a lead or managerial role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UI/UX, visual design, and design systems.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and deliver results in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to articulate design decisions and inspire others.
• Proficiency in modern design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Solid understanding of user research, usability testing, and data-informed design.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners to balance user needs and business objectives.
• Experience and knowledge in 3D modeling and video editing principles is an asset
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, React) to better collaborate with engineering teams.

Benefits
:

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting emerging adults in their personal and professional growth.
• Gain leadership experience while collaborating with senior leaders and board members.
• Expand your professional network within the nonprofit and social impact ecosystem.
• Opportunity for growth within the organization, including potential advancement to a board-level role.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults while shaping a brighter future for mental health and well-being. Together, we can inspire hope and create lasting change. Apply now!

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