
Project-Based App Designer
📱 Project-Based App Designer – Communication Platform for Aging-in-Place Services
Hand In Hand In Your Home | Remote | Contract Position
About Us:
Hand In Hand In Your Home is a woman- and minority-owned company based in Upstate NY, dedicated to helping older adults age in place safely, affordably, and with dignity. Our services range from care coordination and Medicaid assistance to property maintenance, travel companion services, and complex discharge planning. We are developing a custom communication app to streamline client care, scheduling, service coordination, and provider-family communication in real time.
Project Overview:
We’re seeking an experienced App Designer to lead the design and user experience for our custom communication app. The app will be used by internal staff, caregivers, clients, and family members to improve transparency, reduce delays, and centralize care documentation.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with our leadership team to conceptualize the app’s user flow
Design an intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly UI/UX for mobile and desktop platforms
Create wireframes, user journeys, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
Ensure the design aligns with HIPAA compliance standards and elder-friendly accessibility needs
Incorporate branding elements into a clean, modern interface
Work alongside developers (in-house or external) to guide the implementation of the design
Qualifications:
Proven experience designing healthcare or communication platforms
Strong UX/UI portfolio with mobile-first and cross-platform design examples
Experience designing for accessibility and older adult populations
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or similar design tools
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a small team
Bonus: Familiarity with HIPAA guidelines or the eldercare sector
Project Duration:
Approximately 6–10 weeks (scope may expand with development phase)
Flexible hours, remote work, milestone-based payments
Compensation:
Competitive project-based rate based on experience and portfolio
To Apply:
Please send your resume, portfolio, and a short cover letter outlining your experience and approach to: lalverio@hihiyh.com with the subject line “App Designer – [Your Name]”.