Digital solutions product manager volunteer roles in Edinburgh

StackCIC is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to enhancing technological awareness, provide upskilling opportunities, and assist individuals and charities in leveraging technology for growth. We believe in using technology to amplify our impact, improve accessibility, and better serve our community.

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative and user-focused Volunteer Product Designer / UX Designer to help design intuitive, accessible, and impactful digital experiences for StackCIC. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real problems through design and wants to use their skills to create positive social impact while building real-world experience.

You’ll collaborate with developers, project managers, and non-technical stakeholders to shape products and features that genuinely serve our community.

Key Responsibilities

Design user-centred solutions for web and digital products

Translate user needs and organisational goals into thoughtful design outcomes

Create wireframes, user flows, mockups, and prototypes

Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are feasible and implemented accurately

Participate in feedback sessions and iterate on designs

Advocate for usability, accessibility, and inclusive design

Maintain and contribute to basic design systems or style guides

(Optional) Support user research, usability testing, or design audits

Required Skills & Experience

Basic to intermediate experience with:

UX and/or product design principles

Design tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.)

Wireframing and prototyping

User-centred design and problem-solving

Clear communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical team members

Ability to work independently and manage design tasks in a remote environment

Nice to Have (Not Required)

Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG)

Basic understanding of HTML/CSS or design-to-dev workflows

Experience conducting user research or usability testing

UI/visual design skills and attention to detail

Prior nonprofit or volunteer experience

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience designing real products used by real people

The opportunity to create meaningful, socially impactful work

Portfolio-ready case studies and practical experience

A reference or recommendation upon successful contribution

Professional growth through collaboration and feedback

Flexible schedule and a supportive, mission-driven team