UX/UI Designer

About Us

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and formative assessment. Our captivating core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves.

The Role

Job Title: UX/UI Designer

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Math & Science Graphing and Design team to gather design requirements for math interactives
• Develop wireframes, interaction flows, mockups, and front end design specs for interactives based on requirements
• Implement and iterate on established design style guides for interactives
• Lead problem solving and design to drive compelling user experiences and interfaces
• Think holistically and contribute to high-level product strategy
• Participate in and conduct collaborative discussions, including  listening closely and providing honest, thoughtful feedback to colleagues
• Utilize strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) 
• Prepare and present designs for review to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Develop polished front end designs for handoff to developers

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience with end-to-end product design
• Deep understanding of how qualitative research and data inform product and design decisions
• Strong visual design and typographic sensibility
• Interaction design expertise and experience collaborating with engineers
• Expertise with Adobe CC, Figma, Zeplin
• Experience with Agile processes
• Experience designing desktop and tablet experiences
• Experience with digital product design in education technology or a related field
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the landscape of literacy education
• Experience designing with Accessibility as a priority
• Demonstrated ability to work iteratively with customers to gather and document user experience requirements
• A formal education in Interaction Design, Communication Design, User Experience or related field
• Experience with interactive motion design or games
• Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and CSS
• Experience and/or knowledge with K-5 Math and/or high school level Algebra and Geometry
• Experience and/or knowledge of Desmos Graphing Calculator
• Any lived experience with teaching or tutoring students ages K-12

Work Style:

• Full-Time
• Remote

Benefits & Perks

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs.