UI/UX Designer (Consultant)
Location: Worldwide (Remote)
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension, see below)
Hours: 15-20 hours/week
Rate: Competitive (see below)
About Solicitation
The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) is a Syrian human rights non-profit organization working for meaningful justice and accountability for Syria that holds perpetrators accountable and addresses grievances, leading to lasting peace.
Bayanat is an open-source data management solution for processing huge amounts of data relevant to human rights abuses and war crimes, developed and maintained by SJAC. SJAC, as well as several other NGOs, uses Bayanat to collect, analyze, and share documentation of human rights violations, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
SJAC is soliciting applications for a UI/UX Designer position. SJAC will evaluate applications based on best overall value and establish a framework consulting agreement for six months. The consulting agreement can be extended beyond this period based on satisfactory performance and funding availability for up to three years.
Position Summary
We are seeking a talented and creative UI/UX Designer to join our team. In this role, you will design and enhance user interfaces and experiences across our websites and Bayanat, focusing on creating visually appealing, user-centered designs that drive engagement and usability.
Responsibilities:
- Design user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes for web applications and websites.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and understand project goals.
- Apply Material Design principles to ensure consistency and usability across web interfaces.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and iterate designs.
- Ensure the responsiveness and accessibility of designs across multiple devices and screen sizes.
- Stay updated with the latest UI/UX trends and web design best practices.
- Attend team meetings.
Qualifications:
- +5 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing web design and web application projects.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
- Strong visual design skills with attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS) is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills to present and explain design concepts.
- In-depth understanding of Material Design principles is a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation (kindly propose an hourly rate).
- Part-time 6 months contract averaging 20 hours/week.
- Flexible working hours and remote work.
How to apply
To Apply
Please submit a resume, portfolio and a proposed hourly rate by email to hiring@syriaaccountability.org using the subject line “UI/UX Designer – [your name]”.
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. SJAC is looking to hire an individual for this position and therefore applications from agencies will be disregarded.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until a Preferred Vendor list is established.
The compensation rate will be agreed with the successful candidate.
SJAC is a diverse organization made up of 40+ team members around the globe. We pride ourselves in our ability to implement programming that is inclusive and responsive to the needs of all Syrians, and believe that our own team’s diversity of viewpoints and experiences helps us to achieve that goal. SJAC implements policies to support and protect all team members, including a strict sexual harassment policy, peer support sessions, and professional psychosocial support. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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