We’re a team focused on helping developers, designers, and emerging professionals build real experience that actually matters. By working with us, applicants get the chance to contribute to a live production environment, strengthen their portfolios, and develop the practical skills expected in modern tech roles. Our current work centers on building software tools that make life easier for graphic and animation designers, with plans to expand into a wider suite of productivity tools that support creative and technical workflows across multiple disciplines.
Web Experience DesignerStatus: Unpaid
Focus: HTML, CSS, Experience using other design tools like Figma
Commitment: Flexible / Project-Based
Location: Fully Remote
Duration and Flexibility:
This is a non-compensated learning contribution and is not classified as employment.
Participation is entirely voluntary and focused on representing an open-source, creative project
Are you eager to build demonstrable experience by contributing to a real-world, dynamic web application? Join our growing open-source project as a Web Experience Designer! This is a flexible, collaborative opportunity designed entirely to help you build a compelling, professional portfolio and master modern web development skills.
What You Will Contribute & Learn:Real-World Design: Opportunity to design and practice implementation of a professional landing page using modern Front-End technologies.
Portfolio Piece: Gain a strong, verifiable project to showcase on your resume and portfolio. You will be able to fully list the extent of your contributions.
This project is currently managed as a voluntary initiative and is a non-paid learning environment.
Important Legal & Financial DisclaimerThis is a 100% voluntary, educational, and unpaid learning opportunity.
There is absolutely no expectation of, or entitlement to, compensation, wages, stipend, or future employment by participating in this project.
The sole benefit to the Contributor is the educational experience, mentorship, and the portfolio piece.
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, other designing tools
Solid experience turning designs into responsive code.
Proficiency with design prototyping tools.
Understanding of web performance and core web vitals.
Self-motivated and able to self-direct progress and communicate availability.
The requirements are primarily there for you to know what to expect. Nonetheless, please showcase all your relevant projects.
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