We Make Change is a startup focused on improving youth mental health through innovative digital solutions. They are seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer to create a neuro-inclusive mobile interface that supports adolescents during high-symptom states, utilizing calming design principles and trauma-informed patterns.
Responsibilities:
- Design a low-friction, "low-stress" manual data entry system that actively reduces app fatigue and cognitive load
- Apply Trauma-Informed Design patterns (soft gradients, haptic feedback, minimalist dark mode) to ensure the interface remains calming and accessible
- Create the UI for our Resource Escalation module, ensuring the path to support (including 988 and georouted services) is intuitive, one-step, and empowering
Requirements:
- Experience with Accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design
- Comfortable moving from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes in Figma or Adobe XD
- Passionate about using design as a clinical tool to close the 10-year gap in youth mental health