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Hiring: UI/UX Designer (Volunteer)

About us

Everest Federal Credit Union (EFCU), is the Only Financial Institution in the USA, build by Nepali, For Nepali to enhance financial status of Nepali community and its members. Since its chartered in 2018, EFCU has dedicated itself to providing financial services tailored specifically to our community’s needs. For many Nepali immigrants, starting a new life in the United States comes with not only significant cultural but also financial challenges. We understand these difficulties firsthand as we’ve faced the hurdles and we’re committed to assisting our community members to be part and receive financial services from day one. As the first and only financial institution of its kind, EFCU empowers our members with innovative products and unwavering support for our community member’s financial well-being.

Job Summary:

Join our dynamic team as a Volunteer UI/UX Designer & Front-End Tester and make a meaningful impact by creating beautiful, user-friendly digital experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to refine your design skills, conduct thorough usability testing, and collaborate with a passionate team of professionals. Contribute to exciting projects, develop your portfolio, and gain valuable industry insights—all while having the potential to transition into a full-time position. If you’re passionate about UI/UX design and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications.
  • Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to communicate design concepts.
  • Conduct user research, analyze user behavior, and create user personas.
  • Design intuitive user flows and information architecture.
  • Create and maintain brand guidelines to ensure design consistency.
  • Perform functional and usability testing on web and mobile applications.
  • Identify and report bugs, usability issues, and inconsistencies.
  • Conduct cross-browser and cross-device compatibility testing.
  • Collaborate with developers to ensure design feasibility and resolve issues.
  • Participate in design reviews, iterate based on feedback, and contribute to design systems and style guides.

What are we looking for:

  • Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-computer interaction, or related field, preferred – not required.
  • 1+ year of experience in UI/UX design
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong understanding of web design principles and responsive tools
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript is plus
  • Familirities with Agile methodology and tools
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to details
  • Conduct user research to test the website functionality

What We Offer:

  • Enhance your UI/UX design and front-end testing skills with real-world projects
  • Receive mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals
  • Build a robust portfolio with diverse project work
  • Enjoy a flexible schedule accomodating 5-20 hours per week
  • Potential consideration for full-time position

If you’re interested, please apply here https://www.everestfcu.org/career/

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.