Job Title: Senior UX Designer Location: Remote Who We Are HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators, and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. What You’ll Do The Senior UX Designer will help create world class, accessible digital experiences for educational software. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with product and engineering partners to solve complex problems and deliver accessible, user centered solutions reporting to the Senior Design Manager. Responsibilities <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Lead UX and product design efforts from concept through final execution using Figma.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Design intuitive, high-quality experiences that meet user needs, business goals, and technical requirements.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Apply accessibility best practices and WCAG compliance standards across all design work.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Leverage user research, data, and insights to inform and validate design decisions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define problems, explore solutions, and iterate on designs.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Participate in product and design meetings to contribute ideas and solve complex product challenges.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Present and clearly articulate design concepts, rationale, and tradeoffs to stakeholders.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Use AI tools appropriately to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support smarter ways of working.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Produce user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and detailed design specifications.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure alignment with design systems, UX standards, and established patterns.</li> </ul> What You’ll Need <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Design or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">3–5+ years of UX design experience working on collaborative teams.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">A portfolio that shows a strong understanding of the complete UX design process, from research to final design.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proficiency in Figma and modern UX design tools.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proven ability to design accessible, user-friendly, and inclusive digital experiences.</li> </ul> Role Expectations <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Work independently as well as collaborate with cross functional teams.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Attend meetings and actively participate in team reviews and product discussions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Develop a strong understanding of the product to deliver thoughtful, effective solutions.</li> </ul> Salary range: $95,000 - $103,000 Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on July 22, 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date but is not guaranteed. HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.

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