Location: Remote (India-based)
Experience: 1-2 years
Salary: ₹4-7 LPA
Platform Commons
A purpose-driven startup on a mission to make technology work for everyone working towards social good, Platform Commons builds open, collaborative digital platforms for grassroots organisations, nonprofits, and large-scale social missions. Whether it’s supporting NGOs, working with CSR partners, or collaborating with civic tech innovators, the team is all about delivering impactful, scalable solutions that empower communities.
The organisation believes in the power of technology to break down barriers and create opportunities for those who need it most. Every project is rooted in listening to users, understanding their needs, and designing tools that are easy to use and accessible to all. Platform Commons values creativity, experimentation, and a spirit of learning—encouraging everyone on the team to bring new ideas to the table.
Based in India and working fully remotely, Platform Commons is a close-knit, supportive team where everyone’s voice matters. The culture is open and mission-driven, with a strong focus on collaboration and making a real difference in the world. For anyone who wants to use their tech and design skills for social impact, Platform Commons is a place where you can grow, learn, and see your work change lives.
Know the team better
Platform Commons, on LinkedIn
Satyam Gambhir, Co-founder
Prashant Mehra, Co-founder
Aashish Aadarsh, CTO
Role
Platform Commons is looking for a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer to join its growing team. This is a full-time, remote role, perfect for someone who loves designing user-friendly, inclusive interfaces and wants to make a real impact in the nonprofit tech space.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and engineers to understand user needs and product requirements.
- Create wireframes, mockups, UI kits, user flows, process diagrams, and prototypes using Figma.
- Design intuitive layouts, components, and navigation elements (menus, tabs, buttons, input fields).
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback, stakeholder reviews, and testing.
- Ensure all designs are consistent with brand style guidelines and accessibility standards.
- Present design concepts clearly to both design and non-design stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of a scalable, reusable design system.
- Work closely with developers for smooth hand-off and implementation.
- Occasionally support the marketing team with visual content and social media graphics to maintain a cohesive brand language.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in UI/UX design, or a strong portfolio (fresh graduates and self-taught designers are welcome).
- Proficiency in Figma.
- Good understanding of UI/UX principles, colour theory, typography, and layout design.
- Strong eye for visual hierarchy and user-centred design.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment.
- Excellent communication and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to usability and inclusivity.
Bonus if you have:
- Experience with nonprofits or civic-tech platforms.
- Familiarity with responsive or mobile-first design.
- Interest in accessibility and inclusive design.
- Skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) or basic HTML/CSS.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on real-world social impact projects with measurable outcomes.
- Mentorship from experienced product leaders.
- Flexibility and ownership from day one.
- Open, supportive, and mission-driven team culture.
Apply
Write in with your updated CV and design portfolio (case studies or live project links preferred), with Application for UI/UX Designer – [Your Name] in the subject line.
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