UX Designer
About The Position
Ascend Learning is seeking a UX Designer to create intuitive, user-centered experiences for its digital products. The role combines strong design fundamentals with AI-assisted creative workflows to explore design directions, generate concepts, and iterate efficiently while maintaining quality and rigor. The designer will collaborate with product managers, developers, the design team, and other stakeholders to translate business goals and user needs into effective design solutions throughout the product lifecycle. The position is hybrid from the Leawood, Kansas, or Burlington, Massachusetts, office, with remote work considered within the United States. The annualized hiring range is $86,800–$124,080, excluding any applicable discretionary bonus or sales incentives. Compensation depends on factors including experience, qualifications, business needs, and local market factors. Ascend Learning describes itself as a healthcare and learning technology company serving students, educators, and employers through outcomes-based, data-driven learning solutions. It promotes a values-driven, inclusive culture focused on action, innovation, collaboration, and customer needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in UX or product design.
- Proficiency in Figma.
- Experience working with front-end developers and contributing to design-to-development handoffs.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to present and defend design decisions to diverse audiences.
- Ability to think critically, navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and drive work forward independently.
- A portfolio demonstrating design process, range of work, and ability to connect design decisions to user and business outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AI-powered design and ideation tools, such as Claude, generative tools, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Use AI tools, including Claude, generative design tools, and emerging platforms, to rapidly develop concepts, explore design directions, and accelerate iteration.
- Create user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes in partnership with the design team.
- Plan and conduct user research and usability testing, and use evidence to validate design decisions.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to present, discuss, and refine design solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
- Contribute to and evolve the design system to support scalable, consistent experiences across products and platforms.
- Promote best practices in interaction design, accessibility, and design patterns.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Employee wellness programs, including Headspace and Airvet
- Charitable matching program
- Potential eligibility for an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan for most regular, full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
