Sr. User Experience Designer

Location: United States

Department: Technology

Work Mode: Remote

About the Role

Make an Impact at McGraw Hill! Do you enjoy testing the limits of possibility in education technology? As a Sr. User Experience Designer, AI, you will drive progress and help build the future of learning. In our innovative and agile environment, you'll shape digital products and services that empower educators and students worldwide. If you have the passion and technical expertise to craft intuitive interfaces for AI-enhanced learning tools, we want to learn more about you. In this remote role open to US-authorized applicants (with up to 25% travel), you'll translate high-level requirements into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Collaborating with agile teams, you'll champion design guidelines, utilize our design system, and foster a culture of creativity. Your focus will be on creating beautiful, WCAG 2.1 compliant interfaces that are intuitive and accessible for diverse users in education, while partnering with researchers to iterate based on real user insights and staying ahead of EdTech trends. What sets McGraw Hill apart is our commitment to meaningful work that transforms education. You'll thrive if you bring 5+ years of UX experience in complex digital environments, fluency in tools like Figma and Sketch, and a self-driven mindset. Experience in EdTech and foundational coding knowledge are bonuses. Join us to experience fulfillment, competitive pay ($74,200 - $120,000 base + bonus and benefits), and the chance to innovate at the intersection of AI and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop stakeholder requirements into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
• Practice User-Centered Design concepts and foster a culture of creativity
• Collaborate with other designers to maintain a big picture awareness
• Utilize and provide feedback for the design system consistently
• Design WCAG 2.1 compliant interfaces that are intuitive and usable by a diverse user base
• Work efficiently with agile teams to create mockups and specifications for developers
• Partner with researchers to conduct user research and iterate designs based on findings
• Stay updated on competitor products and industry trends
• Champion design guidelines across agile teams
• Translate high-level requirements into intuitive user interfaces for educational products

Required Qualifications

• BA/BFA degree in Design, HCI, CS, or related field, or equivalent qualification in computer sciences/IT
• 5+ years of UX design experience, preferably in designing complex solutions for digital environments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Self-driven individual with the ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment
• Varied experience across digital applications from web to mobile
• Fluency in UX design processes, including wireframing, prototyping, and delivering design specifications
• Adept familiarity with designing in accordance with accessibility best practices and standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in standard UX software such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe CC
• A fundamental understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Experience in EdTech
• Experience designing WCAG 2.1 compliant interfaces

Required Skills

• UX design processes (wireframing, prototyping, specifications)
• Figma
• Sketch
• Adobe CC
• User-Centered Design concepts
• WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
• Agile team collaboration
• User research and iteration
• Design system utilization and feedback
• HTML5 fundamentals
• CSS3 fundamentals
• JavaScript fundamentals
• Strong communication
• Autonomous work ethic
• Adaptability in dynamic environments
• Stakeholder requirement translation
• Industry trend awareness

Benefits

• Competitive base pay range of $74,200 - $120,000 annually
• Annual bonus plan as part of compensation package
• Full range of medical benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to position
• Remote work flexibility for US-authorized applicants
• Opportunities for 25% travel to support innovation initiatives
• Support for professional growth in education technology
• Culture of fulfillment and impact on future of learning

McGraw Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.