Full-time · Remote
UX Design Manager
This is a high-impact leadership role for a UX professional who wants to apply their skills to the science of reading and literacy. It combines strategic design thinking with hands-on product development in a remote-first, mission-oriented environment. The role is distinctive for its heavy emphasis on 'Design for Efficacy,' requiring a blend of creative UX talent and an understanding of pedagogical research.
95 Percent Group · Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States · Posted 17 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact leadership role for a UX professional who wants to apply their skills to the science of reading and literacy. It combines strategic design thinking with hands-on product development in a remote-first, mission-oriented environment. The role is distinctive for its heavy emphasis on 'Design for Efficacy,' requiring a blend of creative UX talent and an understanding of pedagogical research.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design process for instructional learning products
- Conduct and synthesize user research with educators and students
- Translate educational research into intuitive product features
- Establish and advocate for design best practices and a strong design culture
- Ensure product accessibility for diverse learner populations
- Iterate on designs based on analytics, feedback, and efficacy data
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years in UX design roles
- At least 3 years of specific experience within the EdTech industry
- Proven ability to design for diverse user groups including K-12 students, teachers, and administrators
- Deep expertise in user-centered design (UCD) methodologies
- Strong grasp of learning science principles and their application to digital products
- Ability to present and defend design rationale to cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience with accessibility standards and WCAG compliance
Preferred
- Professional background in literacy education or instructional design
- Experience conducting A/B testing and utilizing data for design iterations
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or assessment platforms
- Knowledge of educational privacy and compliance standards like FERPA and COPPA
- Experience designing tools specifically for active classroom environments
Key Skills
FigmaAdobe XDRapid PrototypingUser ResearchUsability TestingSystem DesignWorkflow MappingDashboard DesignStakeholder Management
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive salary range ($130k-$140k)
- Fully remote work flexibility
- Opportunity to work on mission-driven educational products
- Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
- Influence over the establishment of company-wide design standards
Next step
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