Application Guide

How to Apply for UX/UI Designer

at Abjad Educational Initiative

🏢 About Abjad Educational Initiative

Abjad Educational Initiative operates Yasmin Interactive Virtual School, a mission-driven online platform providing quality education to Arabic-speaking youth affected by displacement. Working here means directly impacting children's lives through accessible, interactive learning. The remote, contract setup offers flexibility while contributing to a meaningful cause.

About This Role

As the sole UX/UI Designer, you'll shape the entire digital experience from strategy to high-fidelity prototypes, building a scalable platform that blends website and app functionality. Your work will enable displaced students to access education seamlessly, making this role both creatively challenging and socially impactful.

💡 A Day in the Life

You'll start by reviewing user research insights in Notion, then sketch wireframes in FigJam to map out a new student onboarding flow. After lunch, you'll refine high-fidelity UI in Figma, update the design system components, and prepare a prototype for developer handoff, ending the day with a remote sync to discuss feedback.

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🎯 Who Abjad Educational Initiative Is Looking For

  • Has a portfolio showcasing end-to-end platform design (not just marketing sites) with clear UX process and design systems.
  • Expert in Figma, FigJam, and Notion; comfortable creating component libraries and handing off to developers.
  • Deeply understands WCAG accessibility and responsive design, with examples of inclusive designs for diverse users.
  • Excellent communicator who can articulate design decisions logically and collaborate with remote stakeholders.

📝 Tips for Applying to Abjad Educational Initiative

1

Tailor your portfolio to highlight platform-level projects (e.g., dashboards, learning portals) and include process artifacts like user journeys and wireframes.

2

In your resume, explicitly mention WCAG compliance and responsive design experience with concrete examples.

3

Write a cover letter that connects your design philosophy to Abjad's mission of accessible education for displaced youth.

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Use your application to demonstrate cultural sensitivity—show understanding of Arabic-speaking users' needs and contexts.

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Include a link to a Figma prototype or design system you've built; bonus if it's educational or community-focused.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for educational equity and designing for underserved communities, especially Arabic-speaking youth.', 'Specific examples of platform-level design projects, including UX research and design system creation.', 'How your design process ensures accessibility (WCAG) and responsiveness across devices.', 'Your ability to work independently in a remote, contract role while maintaining clear communication.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Yasmin Interactive Virtual School's current platform (if any) to understand its strengths and gaps.
  • → Read about the challenges displaced Arabic-speaking youth face in accessing education (e.g., UNHCR reports).
  • → Familiarize yourself with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and how they apply to educational platforms.
  • → Review Abjad's mission and recent initiatives to align your design vision with their goals.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your design process for a platform-level project from research to handoff.
2 How do you ensure your designs are accessible to users with varying digital literacy and disabilities?
3 Describe a time you had to balance user needs with technical constraints. How did you handle it?
4 How would you approach designing an interactive virtual classroom for displaced children?
5 How do you collaborate with developers to ensure your designs are implemented accurately?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic portfolio with only marketing or e-commerce designs—this role needs platform-level work.
  • Ignoring accessibility in your application or portfolio; omission signals lack of priority.
  • Being vague about your design process—this role requires clear articulation of UX strategy.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: June 27, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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