Senior UX Designer

Company: Learning A-Z
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

We are Learning A-Z--, a Cambium Learning-- Group company.Learning A-Z provides engaging, affordable, and easy-to-use solutions for differentiated K-6 literacy learning. With a library of meticulously differentiated eLearning tools that can be used anywhere learning takes place, we give educators the tools they need to easily personalize instruction for each student, and help each teacher make an impact - their way. We're currently looking for a variety of talented individuals to join our dedicated team.
Ann Arbor, MI / Tucson, AZ / Remote
Job OverviewOur Senior UX Designer will perform user experience (UX) design across the software development phases including requirements, architecture, design, development, administration and enhancement for internal and customer facing products and services. This role serves to incorporate usability testing and classroom observations into the project life cycle.
Job Responsibilities

• Conceive and recommend highly intuitive and well-crafted user experiences.
• Contribute to the vision and driving collaboration between the technical, business, and editorial teams from product inception through to implementation.
• Manage and conduct user testing for new products, existing products and new product features, including the creation of testing plans, user surveys and conducting in-person user observation.
• Analyze user data and provide feedback to the web design and technical teams, product managers and editors.
• Develop feature UX design briefs, logic flows and screen wireframes.
• Develop a magic touch for the feel of experience through controls and user feedback.
• Author clear, concise and complete documentation including diagrams and visual content.
• Effectively use problem solving skills, group brainstorming and problem solving / iterative design.
• Work effectively in a team of designers, artists and engineers.
• Communicate target quality and feature behavior.
• Experience handling the most complex, technology constrained or iteration sensitive product systems.
• Attend software reviews and support production and marketing as subject matter expert and design advocate for their game areas.
  Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in UX Research and Design (or relevant experience). Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Design work on at least 3 different products (apps, video games, social or location-based services).
  • Experience creating and delivering online experiences (web, mobile or PC based).
  • At least one product with significant online functionality.
  • Minimum 5+ years of UX research, user testing and production experience.
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with a team to create a great user experience.
  • An understanding of mobile application design and user interaction standards and best practices.
  • Experience with user interface for online services.
  • Experience with Information Architecture.
    Why Work With Us?When you work with Learning A-Z, you'll be helping students across the globe develop the comprehension, curiosity, and continued joy of learning they need to succeed in today's world. We've been awarded numerous accolades from a wide variety of edtech organizations. Our flagship products Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, and Raz-Plus are beloved by teachers and students alike, and are currently used by approximately 1/5 of public students in the United States. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit
    An Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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