Senior UX Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product design, from problem discovery and definition through user flows, prototyping, specifications, delivery, and post-launch iteration.
• Partner closely with Product Managers and Engineers to define scope, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver effective product solutions.
• Plan and conduct user research and usability testing with students and teachers to ensure design decisions are grounded in evidence.
• Combine qualitative research findings with behavioural data to inform and validate design decisions.
• Collaborate with education technology and curriculum specialists to ensure designs support effective student learning and that content and user interfaces work cohesively.
• Apply and contribute to shared design patterns to maintain consistency across the Student Mission product ecosystem.
• Collaborate with designers across other Student Mission product teams and other missions where required.
• Participate actively in design critiques and provide constructive feedback and support to fellow designers.
• Ensure a high standard of interaction design, visual design, accessibility, usability, and consistency throughout the product experience.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in digital product design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating complex digital products that have been successfully delivered.
• Strong skills in interaction design, visual design, and prototyping.
• Demonstrated experience designing for accessibility and content-heavy interfaces.
• Experience independently owning the design of a product area and working closely with Product Managers and Engineers.
• Hands-on experience planning and conducting user research and usability testing.
• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills, particularly when working with ambiguous or evolving requirements.
• Ability to clearly articulate and explain design decisions to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail, with an ability to maintain consistency across products and user experiences.
• Thoughtful and intentional use of AI tools within the design workflow.

Hybrid setting:

In Office - Tuesday to Thursday

WFH: Monday and Friday

(Team members are expected to report to office where there is a need)

Working Hours: 9AM - 6PM