Senior Circle.so Community Architect (UX + Build)

About Us Cancer Monthly is a trusted patient education organization serving cancer patients, survivors, and their families. We're building a private online community on Circle.so where members can learn, connect, ask questions, and support one another in a safe, welcoming environment. We already have the vision, content, and wireframes. Now we're looking for an experienced Circle expert to transform that vision into a polished, intuitive community that members will genuinely enjoy using. The Project This is not a maintenance or cleanup project. We're building our Circle community from the ground up. We have already mapped out the structure and user flows, but we want someone who can improve our ideas, design an outstanding member experience, and implement everything inside Circle. Our audience includes many older adults and people navigating a cancer diagnosis, so clarity, simplicity, and accessibility are critical. We're looking for someone who thinks like a product designer—not someone who simply configures software. What Success Looks Like A new member joins the community and immediately knows: Where to start Where to ask questions How to find resources How to connect with other members What to do next The experience should feel simple, organized, professional, and welcoming from the first minute. Responsibilities Review our existing wireframes and recommend improvements. Design the information architecture, including spaces, navigation, homepage, and member journey. Build the community in Circle.so. Create a polished visual design that aligns with our existing brand. Configure onboarding, welcome flows, notifications, and engagement features. Implement integrations, including WordPress SSO (miniOrange) and other tools where appropriate. Optimize both desktop and mobile experiences. Document the final build and train our team on maintaining it. Requirements Demonstrated experience designing and building Circle.so communities. Portfolio with at least 2–3 Circle communities you've personally built or significantly redesigned. Strong UX and information architecture skills. Ability to improve existing ideas rather than simply execute instructions. Experience with Circle's customization capabilities, integrations, and custom code where appropriate. Excellent communication and attention to detail. Nice to Have Experience building healthcare, nonprofit, education, or patient-support communities. Graphic design experience for banners, icons, and community assets. Engagement Remote Independent contractor (1099) Initial fixed-scope project with the possibility of ongoing work as we expand the community. How to Apply Please include: Links to Circle communities you've personally built or redesigned. A brief explanation of your role in each project. Your hourly rate or fixed-price estimate. If you had two weeks to improve our project, what would be the first five things you would focus on, and why? Applications without links to actual Circle communities will not be considered.