Application Guide

How to Apply for UX/UI Designer Project Volunteer

at Earth Hero

🏢 About Earth Hero

Earth Hero stands out as a mission-driven organization that empowers individuals worldwide to take meaningful climate action through practical tools and community support. Unlike typical tech companies, they focus specifically on translating climate concern into measurable impact, making this role ideal for designers who want their work to directly contribute to environmental solutions.

About This Role

This volunteer role involves designing a new user engagement module for the Earth Hero mobile app, specifically focused on making climate action more accessible and motivating. You'll create Figma mockups that bridge user needs with technical implementation, directly contributing to a tool that helps people reduce their carbon footprint through daily actions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing user feedback on existing app features, collaborating with team members via Slack or video calls to refine design requirements, then creating and iterating on Figma mockups for the new engagement module. You'd balance independent design work with scheduled check-ins to ensure alignment with both user needs and technical constraints.

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🎯 Who Earth Hero Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of mobile app UI design experience with a portfolio showing Figma proficiency and understanding of mobile design constraints
  • Demonstrates knowledge of design systems and principles through previous work, especially for user engagement or behavior-change features
  • Is self-motivated enough to manage part-time volunteer hours independently while maintaining clear communication with remote team members
  • Shows genuine interest in climate action through previous projects, volunteer work, or personal initiatives

📝 Tips for Applying to Earth Hero

1

Include specific examples in your portfolio of mobile app features you've designed that increased user engagement or motivation

2

Mention any experience with environmental or social impact projects, even personal ones, to show alignment with Earth Hero's mission

3

Demonstrate your Figma proficiency by sharing a link to a sample file showing your component organization and prototyping skills

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Explain in your application how you would approach designing for behavior change specifically around climate action

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Be specific about your weekly time commitment availability since this is a part-time volunteer role with flexible scheduling

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience designing mobile app interfaces that successfully drove user engagement or behavior change', 'How your design philosophy aligns with creating tools that make complex issues (like climate change) accessible to everyday users', 'Specific examples of working effectively in remote, collaborative environments with developers and other stakeholders', "Your personal motivation for contributing to climate solutions and why Earth Hero's approach resonates with you"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Download and use the Earth Hero app to understand current UX patterns and identify opportunities for the new engagement module
  • → Research Earth Hero's existing design system and brand guidelines through their website and app
  • → Look into their previous climate campaigns or initiatives to understand their approach to user motivation
  • → Explore their volunteer community and testimonials to understand their organizational culture

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would design a feature that motivates users to take specific climate actions through the Earth Hero app
2 How do you balance brand consistency with innovative design when creating new features?
3 Describe your process for collaborating with developers to ensure your Figma designs are implementable
4 What metrics would you track to measure the success of this new user engagement module?
5 How do you stay motivated and productive in a remote, part-time volunteer role?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting generic portfolios without mobile app examples or Figma work samples
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of Earth Hero's specific mission beyond general environmental interest
  • Not addressing how you would handle the part-time, remote volunteer structure in your application

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

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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Offer

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