About the Position

We are conducting a search for a Mexico-based Senior UI Designer to join the product team at IXL Learning in San Mateo, CA. This position is a long-term contract with a rapidly growing American education technology company working remotely from home.

IXL Learning’s creative, elegant user interfaces excite and motivate students around the globe every day. Members of our UI team design clean, engaging visual experiences that make online learning both intuitive and fun. We are looking for an artistic, innovative, and passionate Senior User Interface Designer to join our team in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

Create visual experiences for customer-facing web, mobile, and tablet-based applications
Transform wireframes into original, creative mock-ups
Inspire users with attractive, compelling designs while maintaining visual consistency and brand identity
Provide artistic direction and feedback on UI team projects
Communicate with the product team members to understand and interpret project requirements
Enhance existing interfaces with new layouts, photos, graphics, and content
Collaborate with the marketing team to design emails, promotions, online ads, and marketing collateral

Requirements

4-10 years of experience in visual user interface design
Ability to create clean, clutter-free, visually consistent designs
In-depth knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash
Understanding and appreciation of standard user interface design concepts and processes
Actively participate in concept development and design ideation as part of a small team
Ability to effectively communicate visually, verbally, and in writing
Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organization skills
Proven ability to manage multiple design requests in a timely fashion
Passion for outstanding, elegant design
Experience in print design is a plus

We Offer

Global leader in immersive learning technologies
Highly engaged, talented team and challenging product
Professional growth opportunities
Very competitive salary
Opportunity for international business travel

About the Company

IXL Learning is an educational technology company that delivers an immersive e-learning experience - for all students, in all grades, in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. With 10% of the U.S. student population using IXL, and over 25 billion questions asked and answered so far, IXL is inspiring teachers and learners worldwide and is changing how students feel about learning and about themselves.

How to Apply

If interested, please send your CV to [email protected] including a link to your portfolio and work samples in your CV or cover letter. Samples should include mockups, wireframes, and information hierarchy documents. Only candidates with a comprehensive portfolio will be considered for this position.

Apply through the form on our careers page and a BXGI recruiter will follow up about next steps.

Contact

Questions? Email [email protected] or call (415) 574-0205.

Sr. UI Designer

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