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UX Designer

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Title: UX Designer

Location: Remote (COLUMBUS, Ohio)

Job Description

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

Top Skills

  • UI/UX (5 years of experience is required)
  • UX Design (5 years of experience is required)
  • Figma (5 years of experience is required)

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

Job Summary

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