Senior Product/UX Designer

At StraighterLine we are on a mission to help students succeed!

About Us

StraighterLine is the leading provider of high-quality, affordable, online courses that help learners earn college credit and meet their professional goals. Each year, 150,000 learners take one of StraighterLine’s 215 courses to upskill into new careers or earn credit from over 2,000 colleges and universities worldwide. StraighterLine works with institutions and corporate partners to provide their students and employees with flexible education options that allow them to work and learn at their own pace. Visit www.straighterline.com for more information.

SUMMARY

We’re looking for a product designer to help us research, design, and deliver best-in-class products which provide high value to our customers and delight our end-users while aligning with our business objectives. As a Product Designer at StraighterLine, you’ll be responsible for researching, validating, designing (UX IA through to final design), and testing solutions, as well as supporting others in the technology group with foundational product activities. You will work closely with product managers, the software development team, and other teams with high user interaction to drive good solutions with data and design.

Ideal candidate will live within 90 minutes of Arlington, VA in one of the following states (VA, MD, PA, DC).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct user research to understand the needs, behaviors, and motivations of our target audience.
• Analyze user feedback and usage data to identify opportunities for improvement in the user experience.

• Create user-centered designs by considering market analysis, customer feedback, and usability findings.
• Design wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to illustrate user interface concepts.

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and effective product development process.
• Communicate design ideas and prototypes to developers and stakeholders.

• Conduct usability tests to gather feedback on design prototypes.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and test results to ensure the final product meets user needs and company goals.

• Develop and maintain a design system to ensure consistency across all our digital products.
• Document design guidelines and best practices for use by the product team.

• Stay informed about the latest trends in UX design and education technology.Propose innovative solutions that push the boundaries of traditional education technology design.

• Ensure that all designs meet accessibility standards and cater to a diverse user base.
• Advocate for inclusive design practices within the team.

• Proven experience as a UX Designer, UI Designer, or similar role.
• Strong portfolio of design projects showcasing UX expertise.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision).
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS; JavaScript is a plus.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the education sector is a plus.

Working at StraighterLine

StraighterLine team members work every day knowing that they are helping learners on their path to employability and career success. We're an inclusive team that fosters collaboration, that trusts and communicates openly. Like our students, we are lifelong learners and strive for excellence in our work. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions to the field - your ideas will never go unheard. And, best of all, we love to celebrate each other's contributions and wins.

We also know how important a life outside of work is, and the support that employers can contribute.

Our Benefits:

Generous time off policies, 13 public holidays.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage (*one option full funded by StraighterLine) 

401K Safe Harbor: StraighterLine contributes 3% of your total salary whether you contribute or not

Six weeks paid parental leave

Free StraighterLine courses for you and your family members

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.