UX Design Manager

Overview

95 Percent Group is looking for an experienced UX Design Manager to lead the design of a digital learning ecosystem that will transform educational outcomes. In this role, you will champion user-centered design practices while collaborating with product management, engineering, and curriculum teams to create intuitive, evidence-based learning experiences. This position is ideal for a designer passionate about educational technology and committed to measurable impact on student learning.

Key Responsibilities

UX Strategy and Design

Guide the end-to-end design process for our instructional learning products, from research and ideation through implementation and iteration.

Stakeholder Management

Present design rationale, tradeoffs, and recommendations to key cross-functional stakeholders.

User Research and Testing

Conduct user research with educators, administrators, and students to inform design decisions; participate in usability testing and gather feedback to validate design hypotheses.

Design for Efficacy

Translate learning science principles and educational research into intuitive product experiences. Work closely with instructional design and/or curriculum teams to ensure pedagogical soundness.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally

Partner with product managers, engineers, and curriculum specialists to align design vision with technical feasibility and learning objectives.

Design Culture

Build a strong design culture; establish and advocate for design best practices.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG) and serve diverse learner populations, including students with varying needs and abilities.

Iterate Based on Data

Use analytics, user feedback, and efficacy research to continuously improve product experience and track design impact on learning outcomes.

System Design

Experience designing complex workflows, dashboards, or multi-role platforms.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX design experience, with at least 3 years in EdTech
• Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, or similar) and prototyping
• Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies and the ability to advocate for users
• Experience designing for diverse user groups (K–12 students, educators, parents, administrators)
• Knowledge of learning science principles and how they apply to product design
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in literacy education or instructional design
• Experience with A/B testing and data-driven design decisions
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) or educational assessment platforms
• Understanding of educational policy, standards, and compliance requirements (FERPA, COPPA)
• Experience designing for platforms used in the classroom

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for Education: A genuine commitment to improving student learning outcomes and closing achievement gaps
• Curiosity and Empathy: The ability to deeply understand learners’ needs, frustrations, and aspirations
• Evidence-Based Thinking: Comfort working with learning science, efficacy research, and data to validate design decisions
• Collaborative Spark: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with educators, product teams, and expert stakeholders
• Growth Mindset: Willingness to learn from users, iterate rapidly, and adapt based on feedback