95 Percent Group · 4 weeks ago
UX Design Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years exp95 Percent Group is a leader in literacy instruction for pre-K through grade 8 across the U.S. They are seeking an experienced UX Design Manager to lead the design of a digital learning ecosystem that transforms educational outcomes through user-centered design practices. The role involves collaborating with product management, engineering, and curriculum teams to create intuitive learning experiences and ensuring designs meet accessibility standards.
EducationE-LearningHigher Education
Responsibilities
Guide the end-to-end design process for our instructional learning products, from research and ideation through implementation and iteration
Present design rationale, tradeoffs, and recommendations to key cross-functional stakeholders
Conduct user research with educators, administrators, and students to inform design decisions; participate in usability testing and gather feedback to validate design hypotheses
Translate learning science principles and educational research into intuitive product experiences. Work closely with instructional design and/or curriculum teams to ensure pedagogical soundness
Partner with product managers, engineers, and curriculum specialists to align design vision with technical feasibility and learning objectives
Build a strong design culture; establish and advocate for design best practices
Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG) and serve diverse learner populations, including students with varying needs and abilities
Use analytics, user feedback, and efficacy research to continuously improve product experience and track design impact on learning outcomes
Experience designing complex workflows, dashboards, or multi-role platforms
Qualification
Required
5+ years of UX design experience, with at least 3 years in EdTech
Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, or similar) and prototyping
Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies and the ability to advocate for users
Experience designing for diverse user groups (K–12 students, educators, parents, administrators)
Knowledge of learning science principles and how they apply to product design
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions to stakeholders
Preferred
Background in literacy education or instructional design
Experience with A/B testing and data-driven design decisions
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) or educational assessment platforms
Understanding of educational policy, standards, and compliance requirements (FERPA, COPPA)
Experience designing for platforms used in the classroom
Company
95 Percent Group
95 Percent Group is an education management company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Leeds Equity Partners
2021-12-07Private Equity
Leadership Team
Brad Lindaas
Chief Executive Officer
George Gatsis
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-03-13
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