Senior UI/UX Designer

Job Title: Senior UI/UX Designer

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About Us

At Starweaver, we are pioneers in creating cutting-edge educational content and technology solutions for global enterprises and distribution platforms. With a robust network of SMEs, instructional designers, multimedia professionals, and developers, we deliver a diverse array of content formats and learning experiences ranging from interactive e-learning to live instructor-led sessions. Our scalable and efficient processes, backed by advanced technology tools, ensure that our products consistently meet the highest quality standards.

Our mission is to revolutionize education delivery and technology solutions, empowering learners and users with impactful and engaging experiences designed to meet the demands of modern industries and global markets.

Job Overview

Senior UI/UX Designer

Key Responsibilities

1. User Experience Design & Research

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing to understand learner and user needs across our educational platforms and technology solutions.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and user flow diagrams to guide design decisions and improve overall user experience.
• Analyze user feedback and behavioral data from our custom Analytics tool to identify areas for UX improvements.

2. Interface Design & Prototyping

• Design visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces for web and mobile applications, including our in-house LMS solution and Analytics platform.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using industry-standard design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all Starweaver digital products.

3. Collaboration & Communication

• In our product-led environment, you will act as the dedicated design partner to our Senior Product Manager. You will be responsible for visually articulating the solutions to problems and requirements defined by the product team.
• Working in lockstep with the engineering team to ensure a seamless handoff, discuss technical constraints, and guarantee the final implementation is true to the product vision.
• Work closely with Instructional Designers to create engaging and accessible learning interfaces that enhance educational content delivery.
• Collaborate with Content Production & Engagement Managers to design user experiences that support effective course creation workflows.
• Partner with Marketing to create compelling and cohesive visual assets that drive engagement and effectively communicate our product's value across all channels.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to cross-functional teams.

4. Quality Assurance & Standards Compliance

• Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards (ADA, WCAG) and follow best practices for inclusive design.
• Conduct design quality reviews and maintain adherence to Starweaver's brand guidelines and design standards.
• Test and validate design solutions across multiple devices and browsers to ensure responsive design implementation.

5. Key Areas of Impact & Ownership

• Journeybuilder (Personalized Learning): Craft the user experience for our AI-powered learning platform. You will design intuitive interfaces that visualize personalized educational paths and empower learners and L&D teams to achieve their skill-based goals.
• Boostr (Course Delivery): Refine and enhance the end-to-end user flow for our flagship course delivery platform, ensuring a seamless, accessible, and engaging experience.
• Starweaver Analytics (Data Intelligence): Transform complex data into actionable insights. You will design compelling data visualizations, dashboards, and reports that help instructors and strategic partners understand and improve content performance.
• Design Pilot (Content Creation): Streamline the content creation lifecycle to empower educators, instructional designers, and production teams to collaborate and build exceptional learning content with greater efficiency and ease.

6. Process Improvement & Documentation

• Maintain comprehensive design documentation, including design rationale, user flows, and component specifications.
• Contribute to design process improvements and recommend new tools or methodologies to enhance team efficiency.
• Support junior designers through mentorship and knowledge sharing of design best practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Design Quality & User Satisfaction

• Maintain user satisfaction ratings of

  4.5 or higher

  for designed interfaces across platforms.
• Achieve usability test success rates of

  85% or higher

  for new design implementations.

2. Project Delivery & Collaboration

• Deliver design deliverables within

  48 hours

  of project requirements being finalized.
• Maintain a

  95% on-time delivery rate

  for all design milestones.

3. Design System & Consistency

• Ensure

  100% adherence

  to design system guidelines across all new interface designs.
• Contribute at least

  two design system enhancements

  annually to improve team efficiency.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Achieve an average satisfaction rating of

  90% or higher

  from developers and product managers on design collaboration and handoff quality.

5. User Experience Impact

• Contribute to maintaining

  90% or higher completion rates

  for user workflows in designed interfaces.
• Support accessibility compliance achieving

  100% WCAG 2.1 AA standard

  adherence.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Relevant design certifications or continuing education in UX/UI design principles is a plus.

Experience

• 5 Plus years of core experience

  in UI/UX design with a focus on web and mobile applications.
• Proven experience designing for educational technology platforms or e-learning environments is highly desirable.
• Experience collaborating with development teams and understanding technical constraints and possibilities.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD).
• Having a deep understanding of technical constraints and can design feasible, scalable, and robust solutions that account for edge cases, empty states, and error handling.
• Familiarity with prototyping tools and user research methodologies.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.

Core Competencies

• User-Centered Design

  : Strong foundation in UX research methods and human-centered design principles.

• Visual Design

  : Excellent eye for typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.

• Communication Skills

  : Ability to articulate design decisions and present concepts to stakeholders effectively.

• Problem Solving

  : Analytical mindset to identify user pain points and develop creative solutions.

• Collaboration

  : Strong interpersonal skills for working effectively with diverse, international teams.

• Adaptability

  : Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with data visualization and dashboard design.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and educational content workflows.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools.
• The ideal candidate must be a self-motivated individual who takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to independently drive and manage designs, user requirements from conception to completion.
• Familiarity in working in the early core teams of startups or building a startup from scratch.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration, along with the mandatory ability to align and coordinate with various stakeholders across different organizational levels to achieve goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to a global network of educators, designers, and technology experts.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative educational technology solutions.

How to Apply

Starweaver is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and shape the future of educational technology and user experience design. If you have a passion for creating intuitive, impactful digital experiences, we would love to hear from you.