Ux Writer-Volunteer (Open For Students)

✦This is a free unique volunteer opportunity for students/fresh graduates/anyone who switches careers to volunteer with a British Tech Company in order to build real-world experience and skills toward a career in UX writing.

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About the Opportunity

The Tech Company is seeking a talented and creative UX Writer to join our dynamic and innovative design team. As a UX Writer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience by crafting clear, concise, and engaging content that guides users through our digital products and interfaces. Your words will contribute to enhancing user satisfaction, ease of use, and overall product success. If you have a passion for combining language with design, a deep understanding of user-centered principles, and a knack for simplifying complex concepts, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Develop user personas, user stories, and content guidelines to inform content decisions and ensure a unified voice across all touchpoints.
• Contribute to the evolution of the UX writing practice by staying updated on industry trends and sharing best practices with the team.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and researchers, to understand user needs and product goals.
• Conduct content audits and user feedback analysis to identify areas for improvement and iterate on existing content.
• Work within design systems and guidelines to maintain a cohesive and user-centered experience across all platforms and devices.
• Create and maintain consistent and intuitive microcopy, error messages, onboarding flows, and other user interface text that support a seamless user journey.

Requirements:

• A passion for continuous learning and a proactive approach to staying updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques.
• Proficiency in collaborating with design and development teams, demonstrating excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD to collaborate on interface design and iterate on content.
• Experience working in an agile or iterative development environment is a plus.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to translate user research insights into effective content.
• Proven experience as a UX Writer, Content Designer, or similar role, showcasing a portfolio of relevant work samples.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project needs.
• Knowledge of SEO and accessibility best practices for digital content is preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and a knack for simplifying complex information.

Join our team and help shape user experiences that resonate and engage with our growing user base. If you’re a talented UX Writer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about crafting content that makes a difference, we look forward to receiving your application.

Duration

• At least 2 hours per day
• Remote
• 3 months

Disclaimer

This is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, a promise of future paid work, or any taxable benefit in kind.

About Applying

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