User Experience Designer - Sharpen

McGraw Hill LLC.

9h • $98,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to empowering learners and educators to achieve their goals. As a global leader in education, we create innovative solutions that transform the way people learn and teach. Joining our team means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that values creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence. Your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of education and making a meaningful impact on learners worldwide
How can you make an impact?
As a UX Designer for McGraw Hill's groundbreaking "Sharpen" platform, 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 this cutting-edge platform.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States and requires 10 - 15 percent travel throughout the year

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 in designing complex solutions for digital applications across web and mobile platforms.
• Applications without 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

• The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfillment that will inspire you to even greater heights.
• An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level