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McGraw Hill LLC are hiring a

User Experience Designer - Sharpen

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 Hills 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, youll 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 0 - 10% 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 Hills 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.

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