UX Design Manager

95 PERCENT GROUP LLC

23h • Remote

About The Position

95 Percent Group is looking for an experienced UX Design Manager to lead the design of a digital learning ecosystem that will transform educational outcomes. In this role, you will champion user-centered design practices while collaborating with product management, engineering, and curriculum teams to create intuitive, evidence-based learning experiences. This position is ideal for a designer passionate about educational technology and committed to measurable impact on student learning.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed