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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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