Volunteer Senior Product Designer

Black Mental Health Matters Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and access to resources within underserved communities. They are seeking a Volunteer Senior Product Designer to lead the design of user-centered digital products and experiences, ensuring accessibility and engagement for their community.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end product design initiatives from concept to implementation
• Translate user needs and organizational goals into intuitive digital solutions
• Develop product design strategies aligned with the organization's mission
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define product requirements and priorities
• Conduct user research, interviews, surveys, and usability testing
• Create user personas, journey maps, workflows, and information architecture
• Identify user pain points and opportunities for improvement
• Validate design decisions through user feedback and analytics
• Design wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and high-fidelity user interfaces
• Create responsive designs for web and mobile platforms
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides
• Ensure consistency across all digital touchpoints
• Partner with developers, project managers, marketing teams, and leadership
• Present design concepts and recommendations to stakeholders
• Mentor junior designers and volunteer contributors when applicable
• Support product planning and roadmap discussions
• Advocate for accessible and inclusive design practices
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and best practices
• Design experiences that reflect cultural awareness and community needs

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Product Design, UX/UI Design, or related fields
• Strong portfolio demonstrating product design and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar design tools
• Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and design systems
• Strong understanding of user-centered design methodologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Experience working with nonprofits, healthcare, wellness, or social impact organizations
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design standards
• Experience in Agile product development environments
• Passion for mental health advocacy and community empowerment