Junior UI/UX Designer

Job Title: Junior UI/UX Designer

About the Organization:

Menzies Philanthropic Foundation is a non-profit organization deeply committed to global orphanage support, guided by the Menzies 5 Keys of Needs. Our overarching mission is to lead the way in creating eco-regenerative conscious communities, serving as secure sanctuaries for orphans and vulnerable families. With a focus on addressing trauma and promoting holistic healing, we strive to foster environments where individuals can thrive and flourish.

As part of the Menzies Mission Non-profit Organization, My Source Network stands as an innovative digital platform dedicated to holistic healing. By connecting individuals with a diverse network of practitioners and resources, we facilitate access to various healing modalities and transformative events. Our platform empowers users to embark on personalized wellness journeys, fostering growth and well-being in every individual we serve.

Join our team and help us create ex exceptional digital experiences for our users!

Job Overview:

As a Junior UI/UX Designer, you will be working alongside the design team creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces while ensuring an exceptional user experience. Collaborating closely with design team and lead designer, you will translate user needs and business requirements into engaging design solutions.

Ultimately, you will play a key role in shaping the digital experience of our products and enhancing user satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct user research to understand user behaviors, needs, and motivations, utilizing tools such as surveys, interviews, and analytics to gather insights.
• Analyze data and synthesize insights.
• Play a key role in user definition, creating user flows and journey maps to optimize our platform's experience.
• Ideate on solutions in close collaboration with the design team, developers and various other internal stakeholders.
• Produce wireframes and pixel perfect designs in Figma, adhering to brand guidelines and an existing design system.
• Perform user testing, iterating on your designs where required based on testing insights.
• Communicate your designs with rationale founded in design fundamentals to the UX team, developers and stakeholders.
• Ensure all your designs follow accessibility guidelines and best UX practices.

The ideal candidate should have:

• A degree in Design, HCI, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to rationalize your design decisions to a variety of stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of user-centered design principles or methodologies.
• An exceptional portfolio of work showcasing your design process and knowledge of best UX practices.
• The ability to take ownership of projects and features, from end2end.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma or similar. We use Figma her at My Source Network, but learning time will be given for strong candidates.

• A working knowledge of CSS, HTML, and JavaScript.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Eager to enhance your skills and keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in UI/UX.
• Experience scaling and maintaining design systems.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours.
• Remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please follow these steps:

1. Review the detailed job description provided to ensure that you meet the qualifications and requirements for the role.
2. Submit your application to View email address on click.appcast.io, including a copy of your resume, portfolio and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and skills.
3. Ensure that your contact information is accurate so that we can reach out to you regarding the status of your application.
4. If selected for an interview, be prepared to discuss your qualifications, experience, and how your skills align with the mission and goals of the Menzies Philanthropic Foundation.

We appreciate your interest in becoming a part of our team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We look forward to reviewing your application.

At Menzies Philanthropic Foundation, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and strengthens our ability to fulfill our mission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment free from discrimination and harassment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the organization. If you require any accommodation during the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist you.