Sr. Specialist, UX Designer

Road Scholar is the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. Our mission is to inspire adults to learn, discover, and travel. With thousands of programs across the globe—including in-person, online, and on the water—we believe curiosity is the key to a well-lived life.

At Road Scholar, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We believe that by valuing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create a stronger, more innovative organization that reflects the communities we serve.

In addition, we are dedicated to bringing an environmentally sustainable organization. From the way we design our programs to how we operate as a team, we are striving to reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for future generations.

About the role...

Road Scholar is seeking a creative, thoughtful, and detail-oriented UX Designer to shape intuitive, accessible, and inspiring digital experiences for our learners. This role will focus on the strategy, design, and prototyping of user interfaces across our website and digital platforms, ensuring they meet the needs of our aging audience while supporting internal content and marketing goals.

You'll be part of a creative, collaborative team working to shape meaningful digital experiences for a unique and inspiring audience. You’ll have the opportunity to design tools and interfaces that empower lifelong learners—and help redefine how older adults engage with travel and education in a digital world.

The ideal candidate is deeply collaborative and comfortable working across teams—including with developers, content creators, and marketers. They will be responsible for translating business requirements and user insights into elegant and effective user experiences. Experience with CMS platforms and content structures is essential, as this role will design solutions that integrate seamlessly with our publishing workflows.

Road Scholar offers a remote work environment. The compensation range for this exempt level salaried position is $77,500 - $85,000 based on experience. 

In this role, you will...

• Conceptualize and design user-centric web experiences, from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes, in support of Road Scholar’s digital goals
• Design and iterate on landing pages, program templates, navigation systems, and interactive components that support marketing, e-commerce, and content strategies
• Collaborate closely with digital content creators to ensure designs are intuitive to implement and scalable within the CMS
• Use research, user behavior, and testing to inform and validate design decisions
• Understand the structure and constraints of Road Scholar’s CMS (Opti One) to design components that are feasible and efficient for content creators to use
• Ensure that all designs are accessible and align with usability best practices for older adults, including visual contrast, readability, and cognitive load
• Maintain and evolve Road Scholar’s digital design system in Figma, ensuring consistency and scalability
• Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and responsively across devices
• Stay current with UX best practices, web accessibility standards (WCAG), and design trends relevant to our audience

We're seeking...

• 3–5 years of professional experience in UX design, product design, or interaction design
• Advanced proficiency in Figma (including component libraries and prototyping)
• Experience designing for or within a CMS environment (experience with Opti One is a strong plus)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Strong understanding of HTML/CSS and how design decisions impact development
• Experience designing for older adult audiences or other accessibility-focused work is preferred
• Proven ability to communicate design rationale clearly to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience in user testing, usability audits, or research-driven design is a plus
• Passion for mission-driven organizations, travel, or lifelong learning is a bonus

For serious consideration, please submit a cover letter with your resume telling us why you're interested in the position, including a couple design samples or portfolio link in your resume. 

Why join the Road Scholar Team...

You’ll work alongside a team of passionate professionals who care deeply about our mission and audience. You’ll play a vital role in shaping how we connect with our learners online—and help make lifelong learning and adventure more accessible to older adults around the world. You’ll also have the opportunity to experiment with innovative tools and technologies—including AI—to make our content smarter, faster, and more impactful.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package!  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (with a substantial employee subsidy!)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match of 5% after 1 year of employment!
• Up to 20 days of PTO annually, accrued every payroll cycle 
• Enjoy a paid week off, in addition to your PTO, at the end of December to enjoy the holiday season!
• A generous employee discounts on our programs
• Access to obtain a Care.com membership
• As a Road Scholar employee, you can opt-in to receive an IATA membership
• We take professional development seriously which is why we provide LinkedIn Learning access to all employees amongst other professional development opportunities
• That’s right, we’re fully remote!
• To learn more about our benefits offerings, check us out at https://www.roadscholar.org/careers/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Road Scholar supports diversity in our staff, participants, and programs. An Equal Opportunity Employer Road Scholar values and supports individual differences and strives to create an environment that contributes to the success of both the individual and the organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, illness, marital or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

Cybersecurity

At Road Scholar, we are committed to cybersecurity and to providing a safe experience for job seekers. All official communication regarding employment opportunities will come exclusively via email from the official Road Scholar domain or from our applicant tracking system URL recruiting.ultipro.com. We never conduct interviews through texting applications or instant messaging platforms. If you receive an employment offer or other correspondence from an individual at Road Scholar you have not met, or from a non-Road Scholar email domain, it may be a phishing attempt.