UX/UI Designer
The UX/UI Designer at Confidential Client is responsible for shaping the user experience and visual design of digital educational platforms. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing interfaces, ensuring high-quality design fidelity and data-driven decision making. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative educational solutions within a dynamic, inclusive, and flexible work environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Technology, Information and Media.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring a UX/UI Designer to help shape polished, user-focused digital products. This full-time, associate-level role supports product teams across the organization to deliver intuitive interfaces, high-fidelity prototypes, and design systems that scale. The role is US-based with flexible working arrangements and potential remote options.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in all phases of the product design lifecycle: discovery, ideation, prototyping, developer handoff, and user acceptance.
- Partner with product managers, business analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into elegant user interfaces.
- Produce high-fidelity UI designs, interactive prototypes, and micro-interaction specs that communicate intent and behavior.
- Maintain and evolve design artifacts: Sketch/FIGMA files, pattern libraries, style guides, and component documentation.
- Estimate design effort for sprint planning and contribute to two-week agile sprint cycles.
- Use data to inform decisions: identify assumptions, run rapid usability tests, and iterate based on findings.
- Preserve design fidelity through development by providing clear specs and QA support.
- Present design work in Show & Tell sessions, incorporate feedback, and advocate for UX best practices.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Product, UX, or UI design.
- Strong visual design and interaction design skills; experience with responsive and accessible interfaces.
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (examples: Sketch, Figma, InVision, Framer X).
- Experience working in agile teams (two-week sprint cycles preferred).
- Familiarity with collaboration and tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain design rationale to non-design stakeholders.
- A portfolio that shows end-to-end product design work, interaction design, and real-world outcomes.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering pixel-quality UI assets.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience building or maintaining design systems and pattern libraries.
- Experience with usability testing and data-driven design iteration.
- Prior work in education technology, information platforms, or media products.
Benefits & Culture
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, PTO, wellness initiatives).
- Flexible working hours and opportunities for remote work (role-specific).
- Learning & development programs to support career growth.
- Collaborative, inclusive culture that values experimentation and continuous improvement.
Location & Legal Compliance
This posting is listed for candidates in the United States. Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Where required by state law, candidates may request reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you have a disability or need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Qualifications Summary (Quick list)
- Associate-level / Full-time
- 3+ years product/UX/UI design experience
- Tools: Sketch / InVision / Framer X / Figma (preferred)
- Agile experience (two-week sprints)
- Jira / Confluence familiarity
- Portfolio required
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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