Handwriting Without Tears - Cabin John, MD
posted 2 days ago
About the position
At Learning Without Tears, we're more than just a company-we're a passionate, family-owned community on a mission to revolutionize education. We believe that learning should be engaging and joyful, which is why we create innovative, fun products and digital resources that empower educators and inspire children. Every day, our commitment to collaboration and creativity propels us forward. We're dedicated to embracing change, striving for excellence, and simplifying processes to create a lasting impact in the lives of educators and learners alike. Join our dynamic team and be a part of something truly transformative as we shape the future of education together! As we continue to enhance our product offerings, we're seeking a passionate and skilled Senior UX-UI Designer, Product to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our products and customer-facing applications while maintaining our brand's identity.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation of innovative, data-driven UX and UI designs that deliver engaging and accessible experiences.
- Collaborate across departments and with leadership to ensure our products align with the company's vision and strategy.
- Conduct UX discovery sessions, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to define project goals.
- Develop and document key UX deliverables, including user personas, wireframes, prototypes, and style guides.
- Ensure design iterations meet accessibility standards for the education industry while providing intuitive, enjoyable user experiences.
- Create responsive, flexible designs across multiple platforms, browsers, and devices.
- Drive user testing, gathering feedback and making continuous improvements to enhance the user experience.
- Mentor and collaborate with the Creative team to foster growth in UX/UI design.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Product Design, UX/UI Design, Interactive Design, Visual Design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 8+ years of experience in UX, UI, or product design, with a proven ability to lead design solutions for desktop and mobile experiences
- 3+ years of People Management experience
- Experience designing accessible digital products for children, preferably in the K-6 education industry (teacher and student-facing products)
- Proficiency in creating interactive designs, including wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
- Strong portfolio showcasing user-centric designs with a focus on children and adults, visual design skills, and familiarity with current design trends
- Experience with UX testing and user-centered design methods
- Ability to effectively present and defend design concepts to stakeholders
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Jira, Confluence, Miro, and other design tools
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and CMS platforms like Drupal, along with analytics tools such as Google Analytics
