Overview
Full Time
Skills
UI
Art
Teaching
Curriculum
Science
FOCUS
Ideation
Documentation
Educate
Usability Testing
Prototyping
Wireframe
Mentorship
Auditing
Design Documentation
Collaboration
Business Model
Leadership
Articulate
Research
Systems Design
User Experience
User-centered Design
Presentations
Analytical Skill
Design Thinking
Frontend Development
Usability
Interface Design
Product Development
Agile
Data Visualization
Information Architecture
Accessibility
WCAG
HTML
Cascading Style Sheets
JavaScript
Responsive Design
HCI
Communication
Digital Design
Product Design
Multi-factor Authentication
Job Details
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 an experienced Senior User Experience (UX) Designer - Design System who has a strong background in creating and maintaining design systems, as well as a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences through pattern and system design. In this role, you will help drive the evolution of our design system to the next phase, collaborate with cross-functional teams and accessibility specialists, and mentor junior designers. Your work will directly impact the consistency, efficiency, and quality of our product design across multiple platforms that serve our K-12 curriculum responsive web experiences.
As a Learning Science company, our vision is to unlock the full potential of each learner by providing high-quality instructional materials that are intuitive, engaging, efficient and effective - grounded in research.
IDEAL CANDIDATE DESCRIPTION
You are a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a user-centered approach to design. You have extensive experience in UX design, with a specific focus on design systems. You can:
Lead the analysis, auditing, ideation and creation of components and patterns, guidelines, documentation and specifications in support of our product and platform
Collaborate with engineering on implementation and maintenance of our design system
Participate in strategic discussions and planning for the foundational elements and structure of our design system
Develop processes, design file structure and educate the design team on usage
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the design system meets the needs of all teams
Advocate and evangelize design system adoption and usage
Conduct usability testing where necessary to inform design decisions
Create high-fidelity prototypes, wireframes, and user flows
Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on best practices
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in UX design and design systems
Advocate for user needs and accessibility throughout the design process
Contribute to the overall design strategy and vision for our products
You'll be expected to:
Regularly audit and update the design system
Facilitate design workshops and presentations
Develop and maintain design documentation
Collaborate with engineers to ensure proper implementation of design components
Analyze user feedback and metrics to continuously improve the design system
Participate in design critiques and providing constructive feedback to team members
Solve complex design problems and drive multiple efforts simultaneously
Approach design system work with consideration for the larger School platform experience and business model
Deeply understand how products connect and be mindful of touchpoints in the overall user journey across the School platform
Confidently present designs to peers, stakeholders and leadership, and articulate rationale behind design decisions
Build presentations and lead discussions about experience-related aspects of the solution with different stakeholders throughout the organization, focused on feedback and action towards next steps
Design consistent approaches to patterns founded in research and best practice established from both inside and outside of the organization
Embrace and evangelize pattern-based system design - UX standards, best practices, styles, patterns and guidelines - as well as contribute to our design system by introducing high-quality, accessible and usable patterns and their appropriate usage
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Experience and Skills
5+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 2 years focused on design systems
Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with creating and maintaining design systems
Excellent knowledge of user-centered design principles and methodologies
Proven ability to lead design projects from concept to implementation
Strong communication, presentation and analytic skills
Experience with design thinking and agile methodologies
Familiarity with frontend development concepts and limitations
Knowledge in software usability principles and current trends and advances in interface design
Product development experience in Ed Tech a plus
Demonstrated experience working in an Agile environment
Experience with design ops and scaling design processes
Knowledge of data visualization and information architecture
Familiarity with design systems like Material Design, Apple Human Interface Guidelines, and Carbon Design System
Tools and Technology
Expert Figma user
Familiarity with design token systems and their implementation
Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and how to implement them in design systems
In-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ability to understand and communicate with developers)
Deep understanding of responsive design approaches
Education
Bachelor's degree in HCI, Visual Communication, Digital Design, Product Design, Human Centered Design, or related field required
MFA or advanced degree a plus
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 an experienced Senior User Experience (UX) Designer - Design System who has a strong background in creating and maintaining design systems, as well as a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences through pattern and system design. In this role, you will help drive the evolution of our design system to the next phase, collaborate with cross-functional teams and accessibility specialists, and mentor junior designers. Your work will directly impact the consistency, efficiency, and quality of our product design across multiple platforms that serve our K-12 curriculum responsive web experiences.
As a Learning Science company, our vision is to unlock the full potential of each learner by providing high-quality instructional materials that are intuitive, engaging, efficient and effective - grounded in research.
IDEAL CANDIDATE DESCRIPTION
You are a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a user-centered approach to design. You have extensive experience in UX design, with a specific focus on design systems. You can:
Lead the analysis, auditing, ideation and creation of components and patterns, guidelines, documentation and specifications in support of our product and platform
Collaborate with engineering on implementation and maintenance of our design system
Participate in strategic discussions and planning for the foundational elements and structure of our design system
Develop processes, design file structure and educate the design team on usage
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the design system meets the needs of all teams
Advocate and evangelize design system adoption and usage
Conduct usability testing where necessary to inform design decisions
Create high-fidelity prototypes, wireframes, and user flows
Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on best practices
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in UX design and design systems
Advocate for user needs and accessibility throughout the design process
Contribute to the overall design strategy and vision for our products
You'll be expected to:
Regularly audit and update the design system
Facilitate design workshops and presentations
Develop and maintain design documentation
Collaborate with engineers to ensure proper implementation of design components
Analyze user feedback and metrics to continuously improve the design system
Participate in design critiques and providing constructive feedback to team members
Solve complex design problems and drive multiple efforts simultaneously
Approach design system work with consideration for the larger School platform experience and business model
Deeply understand how products connect and be mindful of touchpoints in the overall user journey across the School platform
Confidently present designs to peers, stakeholders and leadership, and articulate rationale behind design decisions
Build presentations and lead discussions about experience-related aspects of the solution with different stakeholders throughout the organization, focused on feedback and action towards next steps
Design consistent approaches to patterns founded in research and best practice established from both inside and outside of the organization
Embrace and evangelize pattern-based system design - UX standards, best practices, styles, patterns and guidelines - as well as contribute to our design system by introducing high-quality, accessible and usable patterns and their appropriate usage
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Experience and Skills
5+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 2 years focused on design systems
Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with creating and maintaining design systems
Excellent knowledge of user-centered design principles and methodologies
Proven ability to lead design projects from concept to implementation
Strong communication, presentation and analytic skills
Experience with design thinking and agile methodologies
Familiarity with frontend development concepts and limitations
Knowledge in software usability principles and current trends and advances in interface design
Product development experience in Ed Tech a plus
Demonstrated experience working in an Agile environment
Experience with design ops and scaling design processes
Knowledge of data visualization and information architecture
Familiarity with design systems like Material Design, Apple Human Interface Guidelines, and Carbon Design System
Tools and Technology
Expert Figma user
Familiarity with design token systems and their implementation
Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and how to implement them in design systems
In-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ability to understand and communicate with developers)
Deep understanding of responsive design approaches
Education
Bachelor's degree in HCI, Visual Communication, Digital Design, Product Design, Human Centered Design, or related field required
MFA or advanced degree a plus
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