UI / UX Design Lead (Remote)

Help build the digital experience for one of Canada’s most ambitious disability rights organizations.

Right to Live Canada is a federally incorporated nonprofit focused on supporting and empowering Canadians with disabilities. We’re building a bold, emotionally powerful new website and we’re looking for a talented UI/UX Designer to lead our volunteer design team.

This is a remote, part-time volunteer position. A 6-month commitment is preferred.

What You Bring

  • Professional experience in UX/UI design for web or mobile, with a portfolio that includes clean, high-conversion public websites or nonprofit platforms.

  • Expert in Figma and passionate about building functional, emotionally compelling user journeys.

  • Deep understanding of user-centered design, responsive layouts, accessibility (WCAG), and collaborative workflows.

  • Experience in leading or mentoring other designers in a remote team environment preferred.

  • Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of driving progress without micromanagement.

  • Bonus: Experience designing donation pages, membership flows, or campaign microsites for mission-driven organizations.

Why Volunteer With Us

  • Impact: Help build an NPO from the ground up that defends dignity and survival for Canadians with disabilities.

  • Visibility: Your work will be front-facing on a national nonprofit platform.

  • Growth: Expand your leadership skills in a creative, high-trust team.

  • Flexibility: Work remotely on your own schedule (10 – 15 hours/week, minimum 6-month term).

  • Recognition: Receive formal references, featured credit, and impact reports documenting your work.

Our Stack

  • Design: Figma (Dev Mode + shared libraries)

  • Build: Wix Studio (Figma plugin support, responsive control)

  • Collab: Slack, Google Office Suite + Drive

How to Apply

Email volunteer@righttolive.ca with:

  1. A link to your resume and portfolio (Figma or website)

  2. A short note about why this mission resonates with you

  3. A 2–3 sentence summary of your experience leading design or working on social-impact projects