Hybrid Website Project Manager & Creative Lead (unpaid remote volunteer) Website Project Manager & Creative Lead (unpaid remote volunteer)

Overview

We believe in the importance of communication and visual languages are part of this vision. We all use emojis, gifs, and many other visual communication forms in our daily life already. Our mission is to create the world's first fully functioning language based on visual icons and used across all major social media channels.

We're a team of linguists, technologists, and designers passionate about the potential of making communication simple, direct, and impactful.

IKON is the name of the language, and KomunIKON is the association behind the project. We're ambitious and open-minded, please let us know if you think you can positively contribute to our mission and are ready to take action. Check our website here www.komunikon.com for current openings and ongoing projects.

About us

We're a team of over 40 volunteers working across multiple disciplines from linguistics to design, from business development and marketing to product development. We are open and respectful and work remotely and mostly asynchronously. Accountability is key for us and so is teamwork.

About the Role

As the Website Project Manager & Creative Lead, you will be at the forefront of our website development initiative, driving the project from concept to launch and beyond. Your role will be heavily focused on team leadership, creative direction, and ensuring that our website effectively communicates our vision.

This is a remote volunteer position that requires excellent people management skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a deep passion for communication and brand storytelling. You should be able to dedicate approximately 4-8 hours per week to this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the website team, fostering collaboration and creativity across disciplines.
• Organize and facilitate regular team meetings, ensuring alignment and accountability.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive project plan, setting clear milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with designers, content creators, and developers to create a visually compelling and user-friendly website.
• Oversee content strategy, ensuring that all texts are clear, concise, and aligned with our brand’s voice.
• Provide creative direction and feedback to ensure that the website reflects our mission and values.
• Monitor the website post-launch, gathering feedback and leading continuous improvements to enhance user experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading successful creative projects, particularly in website development or similar initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a talent for motivating and guiding others.
• Experience in content writing, brand communication, or marketing, with a keen eye for effective messaging.
• Basic understanding of website development processes and technologies (not mandatory, but a plus).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse teams.
• A passion for visual communication and a strong alignment with our mission to make language accessible to all.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking project in a meaningful way. If you’re ready to use your skills to make an impact and grow with us, please submit your resume to https://www.komunikon.com/en/contact