Company description
Connected Chef is a mission-driven nonprofit building a more just, sustainable, and community-powered food system. Through programs like Lifeline Groceries, we connect New Yorkers to high-quality, culturally relevant food while supporting local farmers.
Our website is a critical access point for our community. As demand for Lifeline Groceries continues to grow, we are seeking a UX Designer to help make our site more intuitive, accessible, and easier to navigate—especially when signing up for Lifeline
Groceries.
Job description
Connected Chef is seeking an experienced UX Designer for a focused redesign of our website’s user experience. The goal is to reduce friction and confusion for users trying to:
● Understand our programs
● Navigate the website efficiently
● Sign up for Lifeline Groceries across pricing tiers
This work supports equitable food access by ensuring users can easily find information
and complete sign-ups
Project Goals
The UX Designer will help us:
● Simplify site navigation and information architecture
● Streamline the Lifeline Groceries sign-up flow
● Reduce the number of steps required to complete sign-up
● Clarify pricing tiers, eligibility, and next steps
● Ensure an accessible, inclusive, and mobile-friendly experience
Deliverables
● UX audit summary and recommendations
● Updated sitemap and user flows
● Wireframes and/or prototypes for key pages
● Accessibility considerations
● Final design handoff materials
Timeline
We anticipate launching this project by the end of March 2026. Proposals should include an estimated timeline from kickoff to final deliverables. This is a focused engagement, not a full website rebuild.
Budget
Please include a proposed fee structure (project-based or hourly) and estimated total cost, along with any pricing assumptions.
Ideal Candidate
● Experience designing UX for consumer-facing websites
● Familiarity with Subbly
● Proven ability to simplify complex flows
● Familiarity with accessibility standards
● Experience with mission-driven or nonprofit work is a plus
● Strong communication and collaboration skills
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $3,000.00 - $6,000.00
Location
job can be done remotely
Application instructions
this job's deadline has passed
Deadline
March 16, 2026