UX/UI Designer III

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.

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 updat 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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