UX Designer - Platform

This is a remote position.

Job Purpose

The user-experience (UX) designer plays a critical role in ensuring that our Client's digital platform delivers an intuitive & consistent user experience. Working closely with product leadership & the product management team for the platform, the UX Designer will create a cohesive, user-centric design that will enhance our platform experience to support business objectives. The UX Designer is responsible for mapping out consistent user flows, creating wireframes, building clickable prototypes, and refining the user experience through usability testing.

Job Duties

As a UX Designer, your responsibilities will include:

• Working directly with the VP of Product & Platform and stakeholders to create a holistic design vision that supports the overarching strategy & roadmap
  

• Collaborating with product managers to understand initiative/project goals and to deliver a UX/design framework that will support platform needs
  

• Creating user-centric design solutions that enhance the platform's usability & accessibility compliance
  

• Mapping user flows & producing consistent wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
  

• Conducting usability testing and incorporating feedback into design iterations
  

• Ensuring consistency in the user experience across the platform for both current and future product lines
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree 
  

• Specialization in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, or a related field preferred
  

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in UX design, with a strong portfolio to showcase
  

• 2+ years of experience working with agile development teams
  

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in UX design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD
  

• Certification or formal training in digital accessibility (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
  

• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles
  

• Ability to manage and own multiple projects concurrently
  

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  

• Knowledge of industry best practices and trends in UX design
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with video-based platforms
  

• Experience working in educational technology
  

Working Conditions

• Full-time remote position
  

• Collaboration with teams across different time zones is required (this will entail some scheduling flexibility)
  

• A reliable internet connection is required
  

• Any necessary software and equipment will be provided