January 28, 2025

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UI/UX Designer (Freelance Role) at Circular Design

Design mockups of mobile app screens with icons indicating images, video play buttons, and text areas in gray, yellow, and blue colors on overlapping sheets of paper. Designed by Circular Design, a not-for-profit web design agency.

Introduction

At Circular Design, we craft impactful websites for charities, social businesses, and activists—putting people and the planet first. We’re looking for a designer who can create intuitive, accessible, and visually stunning web experiences while collaborating with a global team. If you have experience in Figma, WordPress, and front-end design, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you a creative and skilled UX/UI Designer with front-end development experience? Join Circular Design, the mission-driven, non-profit web design agency helping charities, social businesses, and activists create a positive impact. At Circular Design, we believe in purpose over profit, and everything we do is designed to serve people, the planet, and communities. If you share our values and have the talent to match, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

Circular Design is not just another design agency. We’re a non-profit dedicated to creating visually stunning websites at affordable prices. We reinvest 100% of our profits into initiatives supporting climate action, human rights, and inclusion. Our team works across the globe, creating opportunities for designers and developers from diverse backgrounds, including refugees and asylum seekers. We aim to build web experiences that matter—inclusive, empowering, and impactful.

The Role

As a UX/UI Designer at Circular Design, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping user experiences and interfaces that are both beautiful and highly functional. With your front-end development skills, you’ll also help bring your designs to life. Your responsibilities include:

  • Research & Discovery: Lead user research to uncover insights and define user needs.
  • Design Excellence: Create wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI designs that align with project goals and user expectations.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with clients and team members, fostering a culture of co-creation and shared vision.
  • Iteration & Improvement: Gather feedback to refine designs and ensure optimal user experiences.

Your Skills & Experience

  • Proven expertise in UX/UI design with a strong portfolio showcasing excellent work.
  • Solid understanding of front-end development, including responsivity and accessibility.
  • Mastery of tools like Figma, along with front-end frameworks, specifically WordPress.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a user-first mindset.
  • Experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • A passion for sustainability and social impact.
  • Good English skills.

Why Join Us?

  • Work with a passionate, supportive team in a mission-driven agency
  • Make a positive impact for people and the planet
  • Flexible freelance position* with opportunities to grow.

People with refugee, asylum-seeking backgrounds or experience of internal displacement are particularly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: Please send your application to [email protected]
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the right candidate is found.

Informal Chats: if you are interested in applying for the role but would like to have a brief chat to find out more, please email [email protected] and we’d be delighted to set up a time.