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User Experience Designer - Sharpen
full-timeUnited States$98k - $120k

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Location

United States

Salary

$98k - $120k

Type

full-time

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Overview

Impact the Moment

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to empowering learners and educators to achieve their goals. As a global leader in education, we create innovative solutions that transform the way people learn and teach. Joining our team means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that values creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence. Your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of education and making a meaningful impact on learners worldwide

 

How can you make an impact?

As a UX Designer for McGraw Hill's groundbreaking "Sharpen" platform, you will play a pivotal role in crafting intuitive, accessible, and engaging user experiences. Your designs will directly impact learners and institutions by delivering innovative study solutions that meet their needs, whether through direct-to-consumer offerings or institutional solutions. By championing user-centered design principles, you’ll help redefine education technology and drive adoption of this cutting-edge platform.


This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States and requires 10 - 15 percent travel throughout the year 

 

What you will be doing:

  • Collaborating with agile teams to create mockups and specifications for developers, ensuring seamless implementation.
  • Utilizing and contributing to McGraw Hill’s design system, maintaining consistency across digital products.
  • Partnering with researchers to conduct user research and iterating designs based on findings.
  • Staying updated on competitor products and industry trends to ensure McGraw Hill remains at the forefront of innovation.
  • Fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration within the design team while maintaining a big-picture awareness across projects.

 

What you can bring to this role:

  • A passion for innovation and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the education space.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.
  • Expertise in UX design processes, including wireframing, prototyping, and delivering design specifications.
  • Proficiency in standard UX software such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Familiarity with accessibility best practices and standards, ensuring inclusive design.
  • A fundamental understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (preferred but not required).
  • Experience in EdTech or designing complex solutions for digital environments is a plus.

 

Qualifications:

  • BA/BFA degree in Design, HCI, CS, or equivalent experience in related fields.
  • 3-5+ years of UX design experience, preferably in designing complex solutions for digital applications across web and mobile platforms.
  • Applications without portfolio will not be considered
  • Self-driven and adaptable to a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
  • Varied experience across digital applications, with a focus on creating intuitive and functional consumer-facing user interfaces.

 

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfillment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

 

The pay range for this position is between $98,000 K - $120,000 K annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.  Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

 

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com or @careers.mheducation.com” email address and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email.

 

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Tech stack
User Experience Design,Wireframing,Prototyping,Design Specifications,Figma,Sketch,Adobe Creative Cloud,Accessibility Best Practices,HTML5,CSS3,JavaScript,EdTech,Collaboration,User Research,Agile Methodologies,Creativity

About McGraw Hill LLC.

We are a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world. At McGraw Hill, we believe that your diverse experiences enrich the way you learn, teach and grow. Every educator teaches differently. Every institution has a unique approach. Every learner forges their own path to become who they want to be. We know that no two journeys are the same – and support your path, wherever it may take you. Our mission is to guide you along the path to unlock your potential, no matter where your starting point may be.

Through our commitment to equity, accessibility and inclusion, we foster a culture of belonging that respects and reflects the diversity of the people and communities we serve. For over 130 years, we have never stopped innovating to meet the ever-changing needs of educators and learners – and will continue to support and celebrate your efforts every step of the way.

Find your path to what’s possible. Learn more at https://careers.mheducation.com/

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Education Administration Programs

What you'll do

  • As a UX Designer, you will collaborate with agile teams to create mockups and specifications for developers, ensuring seamless implementation. You will also conduct user research and iterate designs based on findings to enhance user experiences.

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