Sr User Experience Designer

Ascend Learning, LLC•Leawood, OR

2d•Remote

About The Position

Ascend Learning is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior UX Designer to lead the design of intuitive, user-centered experiences for our digital products. This role requires an innovative designer to collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate business goals and user needs into compelling design solutions. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Figma or similar design tools, experienced in overseeing a design system and component library, and have a solid understanding of User-Centered Design (UCD) processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field required, or Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in UX design, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
Proven experience in establishing and maintaining design systems.
High proficiency in Figma and other design tools.
Experience working closely with front-end developers.
Strong understanding of UCD principles and processes.
Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
An ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and deliver innovative design solutions.
Portfolio showcasing a range of UX design projects and demonstrating your design process.

Responsibilities

Lead UX Design: Own and drive the UX strategy for a specific business category, from discovery to delivery.
Support multiple projects, managing and prioritizing work and deliverables.
Guide design team members to determine the right UX activities and deliverables for various types of projects.
Apply solid UCD processes to plan, execute, and iterate on design solutions.
Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality design solutions.
Lead, mentor, and coach junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
Contribute to and help maintain our design system that supports scalable and consistent user experiences across products.
Set up design patterns and establish best practices for design processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Utilize advanced Figma skills to create high-fidelity prototypes, wireframes, and design specifications.