Sr. UX Designer

NovoEd, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in user-centered product design for large-scale applications
  • Strong visual design skills with attention to detail
  • Proficient in Figma and design systems
  • Solid understanding of accessibility standards
  • Experience in responsive web/mobile design
  • Knowledge of HTML/CSS and development constraints
  • Familiarity with GenAI tools and AI feature design is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Design engaging online learning experiences for major clients
  • Lead 1-2 major projects from start to finish
  • Collaborate with product management to shape project scope
  • Create production-ready designs and work with engineers
  • Conduct user research to validate design decisions
  • Proactively manage stakeholder challenges and adjust project scope
  • Contribute to product strategy and future roadmap discussions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package via Deel
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Fun remote team-building events like virtual classes
Full Job Description
What Will You Do?
  • Design scalable, collaborative, and social online learning experiences used by Fortune 500 companies, universities, and training organizations
  • Own 1-2 major projects at any time, serving as the design lead who shapes solutions from initial problem exploration through final implementation
  • Partner closely with the product management team to frame problems, define project scope, explore multiple design approaches, and make well-reasoned recommendations
  • Provide production-ready mocks and assets, and work closely with engineers to balance quality and feasibility
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and understand user goals
  • When challenges arise, proactively align stakeholders, propose solutions, and adjust scope as needed
  • Help shape the future of our product by contributing to product strategy and roadmap discussions
What Skills Are Needed For This Role?
Experience & Skills
  • 5+ years of experience designing products that have been used by end users and clients at scale
  • Proven track record of solving complex real-world problems with strategic thinking and elegant, user-centered solutions
  • Proficiency with the full design toolkit: wireframing, user flows, high-fidelity mocks, prototyping, user interviews, and usability testing
  • Expert-level skills with design tools like Figma, including advanced features like components and design libraries
  • Experience maintaining visual and interaction consistency by working within established design systems and contributing to their evolution
  • Strong visual design foundation with attention to detail and pixel-perfect execution
  • Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design principles
  • Experience designing responsive Web/Mobile experiences
  • Understanding of HTML/CSS and development constraints
  • Experience designing AI-powered features that enhance user workflows and personalize experiences is a plus
  • Familiarity with GenAI tools to accelerate workflows is a plus


Preferred Qualifications

Independent ownership: You can take projects from problem definition through execution, managing stakeholder relationships and driving decisions without constant guidance. You're comfortable navigating ambiguity during early exploration phases and can synthesize unclear requirements into actionable design directions

Collaborative leadership: You excel at building productive relationships with cross-functional partners of varying experience levels, from PMs to engineers

Strategic communication: You present complex ideas clearly, anticipate concerns, and lead productive discussions that result in actionable outcomes

Adaptive problem-solving: You stay focused on core problems while remaining flexible when new information or priorities emerge

User-centered intuition: You balance data-driven decisions with cognitive empathy, making confident design choices even when complete research isn't available
Why Will You Love NovoEd?
  • Benefits Package offered through Deel.
  • A collaborative work environment
  • Fun remote collaborative events, such as virtual interactive classes, and more!
Hiring Process
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After you apply, a recruiter may reach out to you for an introductory call.
If your background is a match for the role, we will reach out for a phone interview.
If you continue through the process, you will participate in virtual interviews with a total of 3-7 people, depending on the seniority of the role.

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