Volunteer Internship: UI/UX Designer

Unpaid Internship Opportunity: UI/UX Designer & Full-Stack Developer Company: Projexa Hub

Location:
Remote

Job Type
Internship (Unpaid) About Projexa Hub Projexa Hub is a career development company and Pan-African learning platform focused on helping African university students and fresh graduates develop practical skills in project management, career development, and leadership. We are committed to bridging the gap between learning and real-world experience by creating opportunities for young people to learn, collaborate, and work on practical projects that prepare them for the world of work. As we continue to grow, we are building internal systems to improve how our organisation operates, manages its teams, documents processes, and tracks performance. About the Opportunity We are looking for motivated and committed individuals to join Projexa Hub as UI/UX Designer Interns and Full-Stack Developer Interns. You will work together as part of a small product team to design and build Projexa Hub Central, an internal web application that will support team management, performance tracking, internal documentation, and collaboration across our organisational networks. This is an opportunity to contribute to a real product, collaborate with other team members, and gain practical experience working through the stages of product design and development. Please note: These are unpaid internship positions. Applicants should apply with a clear understanding of the arrangement and the expected commitment. 1. UI/UX Designer Intern Responsibilities Design intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for Projexa Hub Central. Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs. Design responsive interfaces that work well on mobile phones and desktop computers. Collaborate with the Full-Stack Developer to ensure designs can be implemented effectively. Contribute to the product's design system, including typography, colours, components, and layout standards. Gather feedback and improve designs based on usability and project requirements. Document design decisions and prepare organised design files for handover. Requirements Basic to intermediate knowledge of UI/UX design principles. Experience using Figma or a similar design tool. Understanding of responsive design and user-centred design. Ability to turn product requirements into clear and practical interfaces. Willingness to collaborate, receive feedback, and learn. A portfolio or sample design work is an advantage. Personal projects and practice projects are welcome. 2. Full-Stack Developer Intern Responsibilities Collaborate with the UI/UX Designer to build Projexa Hub Central. Develop the frontend and backend components of the application. Implement secure user authentication, user roles, and permission-based access. Build features for team management, attendance, tasks, reports, performance tracking, and internal documentation. Set up and manage the application's database and integrations. Ensure the application works across mobile and desktop devices. Test features, identify bugs, and implement fixes. Maintain clear technical documentation and prepare the application for handover. Requirements Basic to intermediate knowledge of web development. Familiarity with frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a modern frontend framework. Understanding of backend development, databases, APIs, and authentication. Familiarity with Git and version control. Understanding of basic web security and data protection. Willingness to collaborate with a designer, communicate progress, and learn. Personal projects, GitHub repositories, or other examples of work are an advantage. Applicants do not need to know every technology listed, but they should demonstrate relevant foundational knowledge and a willingness to develop their skills. What You Will Gain Practical experience contributing to a real organisational product. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities to strengthen your technical or design portfolio. Experience working with product requirements, feedback, testing, and documentation. Exposure to teamwork, communication, and project delivery. A certificate of completion and/or recommendation may be provided upon successful completion, subject to Projexa Hub's assessment and applicable criteria. Work Arrangement and Commitment Work mode: Remote. Compensation: Unpaid internship. Team structure: UI/UX Designer and Full-Stack Developer working collaboratively. Commitment: Applicants must be able to dedicate consistent time to the project and attend agreed team meetings. Duration: To be communicated during the selection process. Work approach: Collaborative, milestone-based, and focused on delivering agreed project outcomes. We value clear communication, realistic commitments, accountability, and respect for team members' time. Applicants should only apply if they understand the unpaid nature of the opportunity and can commit to the agreed workload. Who Should Apply? This opportunity is suitable for students, recent graduates, aspiring designers, and developers who want to strengthen their practical experience by contributing to a real project. We welcome applicants who are curious, proactive, willing to learn, open to feedback, and serious about delivering quality work.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the application form using the link below: Applicants should select their preferred role and provide accurate information about their skills, experience, availability, and relevant portfolio or project links. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process. Join Us At Projexa Hub, we believe practical experience is an important part of professional growth. If you are ready to collaborate, learn, and contribute to building a useful product, we encourage you to apply. Build with purpose. Learn through practice. Grow with Projexa Hub.