Graphic Designer / Medical Illustration Designer (Remote)
Pocket Triage (Volunteer Opportunity) Pocket Triage is an offline-first mobile application being developed by a volunteer team to provide basic first-aid guidance and mental wellness support in areas where internet access, medical resources, or emergency services may be limited. We are currently looking for a Graphic Designer / Medical Illustration Volunteer to help create clear, easy-to-understand visual guides for first-aid procedures and emergency response scenarios. What You'll Work On:
- Designing instructional illustrations for first-aid procedures
- Creating visual assets for emergency medical guidance
- Developing a consistent illustration style across the application
- Collaborating with developers, UX/UI designers, and clinical reviewers
- Helping improve accessibility and visual clarity for users in high-stress situations
- Creating icons, graphics, and educational materials for the app
Preferred Skills:
- Graphic Design
- Medical Illustration (not required but highly valued)
- Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Canva, Affinity Designer, or similar tools
- Understanding of visual storytelling and instructional design
- Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear visuals
- Strong attention to detail
Nice to Have:
- Experience designing educational materials
- Healthcare, first-aid, or public health interest
- Experience creating vector illustrations
- UX/UI design experience
What You'll Gain:
- Real-world experience working on a multidisciplinary software project
- Portfolio pieces with meaningful social impact
- Collaboration experience with developers, designers, and healthcare reviewers
- Opportunity to help build a product intended to support underserved communities
- Professional references based on contributions and performance
Important Note: This is a volunteer, unpaid position. Pocket Triage is currently being developed by volunteers and is not a funded organization at this stage. This opportunity is ideal for:
- Students
- Recent graduates
- Career changers
- Designers looking to expand their portfolios
- Professionals interested in humanitarian technology projects
Interested? Send:
- A short introduction
- Portfolio or sample work (if available)
- Your availability
- Join us in building technology designed to make emergency information more accessible when people need it most.