UI/UX & Visual Design Associate

Position Title

UI/UX & Visual Design Associate

Reporting To

Manager, Design

Location

Remote

Hours per week

2-5

About

We are a cities research and innovation nonprofit that informs the public, inspires action, and acts as a catalyst for creating collaborative solutions that guide cities through a rapidly urbanizing world.

We envision cities as vibrant inclusive spaces where engaged residents are informed and inspired to build smart urban solutions. These cities enable residents to contribute to the social fabric of their communities and foster opportunities, belonging and happiness.

Position Summary

To deliver on our mission, we maintain a suite of digital products, including an urban research search engine, interactive learning guides, and our Creative Neighborhood Lab talent hub.

We are seeking a detail-oriented UI/UX & Visual Design Associate to join our Design Team for 2–5 hours per week. Working alongside our Manager of Design, you will support targeted website updates, refine product interfaces, and create engaging visual assets for our learning channels. This role is ideal for a designer looking to build portfolio depth in civic tech within a structured, low-time-commitment role.

Duties & Responsibilities

Interface & UI Design: Design clear navigation elements, layouts, and interface components for our digital products and website.

Asset Creation: Produce visually cohesive graphic assets, diagrams, and media for our learning guides and online courses.

Website Updates: Execute small-scope visual and functional updates across existing digital touchpoints.

UX Support: Collaborate with the Design Manager to review user feedback and apply UI/UX best practices to improve product usability.

Qualifications

• Education & Background: Currently enrolled in or graduated from a post-secondary program in UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with modern design and wireframing software (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, or Webflow).
• Core Competencies: Solid foundation in visual hierarchy, typography, UI layout principles, and basic web design standards.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to articulate design decisions clearly, accept constructive critique, and work effectively within a remote team.
• Self-Management: Highly organized with the ability to independently manage a tightly scoped weekly workload (2–4 hours).

Application Process

Please submit your resume, cover letter and creative samples to talent@imaginecities.com. For those who proceed to the next round, we will request an interview.