UX Designer

Summary

Join Macmillan Learning's UX Design team as an Associate, Designer, or Senior Designer! Lead and contribute to major design initiatives, shaping product experiences and advocating for user-centered design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and mentor junior designers (for Senior roles). Shape the organization's design culture, promoting a user-focused mindset. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant UX experience, with additional preferred qualifications for Senior roles. Macmillan Learning offers competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, retirement contributions, generous paid time off, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 3 years’ professional UX Designer experience for the Designer level; at least 5 years’ professional UX Designer experience for the Senior Designer level
• Proficiency in designing holistic experiences, visual storytelling, and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Whimsical, Adobe XD, etc.)
• Strong ability to tackle complex design challenges with innovative and practical solutions
• Deep understanding of business models, metrics, and the competitive landscape, with the ability to connect design to business outcomes
• Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to articulate design rationale to diverse audiences
• For Senior Level - Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor team members, lead cross-functional initiatives, and influence stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Champion user-centered design principles and promote a design thinking mindset across the organization
• Shape and advocate for a cohesive design vision that aligns with business objectives and user needs
• Build alignment for key design initiatives through effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Plan and conduct comprehensive user research using a variety of methodologies to uncover actionable insights
• Synthesize research findings into innovative and practical solutions for complex design challenges
• Coach team members on applying structured problem-solving techniques like design thinking and root cause analysis
• Scope and plan design efforts for complex projects, estimating resources and managing dependencies
• Develop and oversee multi-phase project plans that balance user needs, technical feasibility, and business priorities
• Deliver high-quality designs and prototypes that reflect a strong understanding of user needs and business goals
• Mentor and support other designers, providing hands-on coaching and fostering skill development
• Facilitate collaboration in workshops and meetings, encouraging diverse perspectives and productive teamwork
• Build strong partnerships with product, engineering, and marketing teams to drive project success
• Deliver compelling presentations to leadership, articulating design decisions and their business impact
• Create engaging visualizations and narratives that convey cohesive product stories
• Advocate for design’s strategic importance internally and externally, representing the team at industry events
• Contribute to recruiting and hiring efforts to grow a talented and diverse design team
• Promote a culture of design excellence and a user-first mindset across the organization
• Engage with the broader design community through outreach, events, and thought leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience participating in (or spearheading) design efforts for artificial intelligence-related products
• Solid portfolio of mobile application design
• Ability to demonstrate a keen ability to define problems and improve service design
• Track record of designing and delivering commercially-available products and services
• Insatiable curiosity and enjoy making human connections with people who just might have the answers you seek
• Enjoy collaborating closely with engineers and technical staff
• Passionate about your work designing the most accessible products that are not just compliant, but are excellent and easy to use
• A desire to make a difference and influence the dynamic design culture at a company with strong roots in education technology

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus plan
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity
• Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day , Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, Election Day, and more!)
• Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance