Sr. UX Designer- Design Systems
New York, NY 
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Impact the Moment

At McGraw Hill, we are a dynamic and inclusive team committed to transforming education and leveling the playing field for students worldwide. Join our HEUX design team as we work on creating innovative, data-driven digital products and experiences that enhance our world-class content.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Apply for a career at McGraw Hill, and together, we'll impact the world.

How can you make an impact?

As a Senior UX Designer-Design Systems, you will play a crucial role in shaping the design of various digital products and services at McGraw Hill. Your responsibilities will include translating high-level requirements into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. You'll collaborate with agile teams, champion design guidelines, and contribute to a culture of creativity. Your goal is to craft beautiful, intuitive, and functional user interfaces that make a meaningful impact on education. This role is open to remote candidates located within the United States and requires up to 20% travel for the year. You will be required to work in eastern time zone.

What you will be doing:

  • Develop stakeholder requirements into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
  • Practice User-Centered Design concepts and foster a culture of creativity.
  • Collaborate with other designers to maintain a big picture awareness.
  • Utilize and provide feedback for the design system consistently.
  • Design WCAG 2.1 compliant interfaces that are intuitive and usable by a diverse user base.
  • Work efficiently with agile teams to create mockups and specifications for developers.
  • Partner with researchers to conduct user research and iterate designs based on findings.
  • Stay updated on competitor products and industry trends.

What you can bring to this role:

  • BA/BFA degree in Design, HCI, CS, or related field, or equivalent qualification in computer sciences/IT.
  • 5+ years of UX design experience, preferably in designing complex solutions for digital environments.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.
  • Self-driven individual with the ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
  • Varied experience across digital applications from web to mobile.
  • Fluency in UX design processes, including wireframing, prototyping, and delivering design specifications.
  • Expertise in standard UX software such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe CC.
  • Adept familiarity with designing in accordance with accessibility best practices and standards.
  • A fundamental understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript can be beneficial.
  • Experience in EdTech is a plus.

Why work for us:

As an education innovation company, we take pride in inspiring learners globally. If you're curious and passionate about making a difference, we invite you to grow with us in a collaborative environment. Apply for a career at McGraw Hill, where together, we'll impact the world through education.

The pay range for this position is between $115,000 - $130,000 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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McGraw Hill is an equal opportunity employer. McGraw Hill is committed to celebrating and supporting the differences that make us each unique and will not discriminate based on a person's gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, color, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, appearance or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

 

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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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