About Us:
Hello. We are Philanthrify, a mission-driven startup revolutionising charitable giving through transparency and accountability. Ever wondered where your donation money goes? What it actually achieves? With trust in charities plummeting to 48% over the last decade and 5 million fewer donors in the UK, we’re stepping in to restore confidence.
Our platform leverages blockchain and AI to ensure real-time transparency and personalised impact reporting. By building trust, we aim to unlock up to 50% more in donations and help charities truly focus on their missions. Join us in making the world a better place.
Role Overview:
As a Senior UI/UX Designer at Philanthrify, you will play a key role in shaping the user experience of our donation marketplace. Collaborating with a dynamic team of developers, designers, and product managers, you’ll design interfaces that are both beautiful and intuitive, empowering users to track the impact of their donations in real-time.
This is a part-time role designed for a creative thinker who is passionate about user-centred design and wants to contribute to an exciting new fast-growing startup.
Key Responsibilities:
UI/UX Design Leadership:
* Lead the design of web and mobile interfaces for our SaaS donation platform.
* Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that enhance user engagement and accessibility.
* Build on a foundation currently held to design systems and style guides to ensure a consistent brand identity across all platforms.
* Designing any marketing materials.
User-Centric Approach:
* Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to inform design decisions.
* Translate user needs and feedback into elegant, functional design solutions.
* Advocate for the end-user by ensuring an exceptional, inclusive, and seamless experience.
Collaboration & Communication:
* Work closely with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and efficiently.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define and iterate on requirements.
* Present design concepts and rationale to internal teams and incorporate feedback effectively.
Stay Ahead of Trends:
* Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in UI/UX design.
* Propose innovative design solutions to address user and business challenges.
Qualifications:
* 5+ years of experience as a UI/UX designer, preferably in SaaS or fintech platforms.
* A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in user-centred design, responsive layouts, and complex workflows.
* Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
* Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
* Solid understanding of design systems, accessibility standards, and front-end development practices.
* Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions.
* Passion for making an impact through ethical design and a commitment to our mission.
Nice to Have:
* Familiarity with blockchain and AI-driven applications.
* Experience working in the nonprofit or social impact sector.
* Experience in HTML, CSS, and TS/JS development in React Framework.
What We Offer:
* Opportunity to work on a platform with the potential to revolutionise charitable giving. Representing a meaningful benefit on society to work towards.
* Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely (Due to Funding constraints, you must be in the UK).
* A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
* Competitive compensation, with equity options.
* A fast-moving environment with a lot of room for growth and learning.
Join Us:
If you’re a talented designer with a passion for creating intuitive, impactful user experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can rebuild trust in charitable giving and make a tangible difference in the world.