User Experience Designer
McGraw Hill LLC.•Chicago, IL
•Remote
About The Position
As a UX Designer for McGraw Hill, you will play a pivotal role in crafting intuitive, accessible, and engaging user experiences. Your designs will directly impact learners and institutions by delivering innovative study solutions that meet their needs, whether through direct-to-consumer offerings or institutional solutions. By championing user-centered design principles, you'll help redefine education technology and drive adoption of innovative learning solutions.
Requirements
- A passion for innovation and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the education space.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.
- Expertise in UX design processes, including wireframing, prototyping, and delivering design specifications.
- Proficiency in standard UX software such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Familiarity with accessibility best practices and standards, ensuring inclusive design.
- BA/BFA degree in Design, HCI, CS, or equivalent experience in related fields.
- 3–5+ years of UX design experience, preferably designing complex solutions for digital applications across web and mobile platforms.
- Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
- Self-driven and adaptable to a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
- Varied experience across digital applications, with a focus on creating intuitive and functional consumer-facing user interfaces.
Nice To Haves
- A fundamental understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (preferred but not required).
- Experience in EdTech or designing complex solutions for digital environments is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with agile teams to create mockups and specifications for developers, ensuring seamless implementation.
- Utilizing and contributing to McGraw Hill's design system, maintaining consistency across digital products.
- Partnering with researchers to conduct user research and iterating designs based on findings.
- Staying updated on competitor products and industry trends to ensure McGraw Hill remains at the forefront of innovation.
- Fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration within the design team while maintaining a big-picture awareness across projects.
Benefits
- A full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
