UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

100% Remote

Long-term Contract

Job Summary

We believe that our contribution to unlocking a brighter future lies within the application of our deep understanding of how learning happens and how the mind develops. It exists where the science of learning meets the art of teaching. We are seeking a Senior User Experience (UX) Designer who is passionate about leading and applying a user-centered approach to product development. The Senior UX Designer will use research insights to design web and mobile solutions for K–12 curriculum experiences through collaboration with business stakeholders, Content and Digital Strategy, Learning Sciences, Research & Analytics, Accessibility Product Management, and Engineering teams. A Continuous Discovery framework is the base for this approach, which includes collaborating with research to conduct human-centered design activities and deliver high-quality, accessible design deliverables. As a Learning Science company, our vision is to unlock the full potential of each learner by

Job Requirements

Required Experience and Skills

Portfolio that demonstrates your design work in web and mobile solutions. We want to see and understand your process and how you collaborate across functions within the Product Development Lifecycle.
Bachelor’s degree in HCI, Visual Communication, Digital Design, Product Design, Human-Centered Design, or related field required. MFA or advanced degree a plus.
5+ years' work experience in product development, user experience design, product design, creative, or marketing industries.
Knowledge of software usability principles and current trends and advances in interface design.
Product development experience in Ed Tech a plus.
Demonstrated success leading design efforts across multiple products to achieve a central solution.
Extensive experience creating low and high-fidelity sketches and design documentation.
Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
Advanced knowledge of UX wireframe, visual design, and prototyping software (e.g., Axure, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator); familiar with Snagit, Visio.
In-depth understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Deep understanding of responsive design approaches.
High-level understanding of accessibility guidelines and designing for optimal accessibility.
Demonstrated experience working in an Agile environment.
Understand a target audience's needs and other motivating factors, and translate them into concepts for.

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

UX design: 5 years (Required)
WCAG: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote