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McGraw Hill · 1 week ago

Senior UX Designer - Innovation

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Translating stakeholder requirements into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences.

Designing complex user interfaces rich in information and interactivity by creating a visual hierarchy through aesthetic clarity.

Creating interfaces that are not only WCAG 2.1 compliant but also intuitive and usable by users across the spectrum of abilities.

Working quickly, efficiently, and iteratively with the Innovation Product team to create mockups and specs for Developers (internal and 3rd party partners)

Collaborating with other designers within the organization for big-picture awareness and ensuring consistent use of UI libraries and patterns.

Leading & Partnering with Researchers to drive user research and iterate on designs based on findings.

Staying abreast with competitor products and industry trends.

Qualification

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UX designVisual designUser-centric designAgile methodologiesUser researchFigmaSketchInVisionAdobe CCPrototypingHTML5CSS3JavaScriptWeb accessibility guidelinesProblem-solvingCollaborationCreativityIndependenceCuriosityAmbitionPassionEdtech Experience

Required

BA/BFA degree in Design (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), HCI, CS, or a related field or equivalent qualification in computer sciences/IT

5+ years of UX design experience. Preferably experience in designing complex solutions for complete digital environments

A strong portfolio of projects demonstrating varied experiences across digital applications from web to mobile

Portfolio that demonstrates strong visual design

Demonstration of user-centric design throughout the design process

Strong visual acuity and knowledge of good design principles/practices

Ability to iterate with teams to bring ideas to visual completion

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Excitement to collaborate with world-class product and development teams

A self-starter, independent thinker, curious, and creative person with ambition and passion

Experience and knowledge of user research practices

Expertise in standard UX software such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, and Adobe CC

Familiarity with advanced prototyping tools like Axure, and UXPin along with basic HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript is helpful

Knowledge of web accessibility guidelines and experience in designing accessible products

Preferred

Edtech experience is preferred

Benefits

Medical benefits

Annual bonus plan

Company

McGraw Hill

Glassdoor

3.8

We are a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world.

Founded in 1888

New York, New York, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.mheducation.com

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