Knowt is hiring: Lead UI/UX Designer Knowt (2025) in New York

Overview

Lead UI/UX Designer Knowt (2025) at Knowt. We are seeking a creative, innovative, and enthusiastic individual to join our design team as a UI/UX Designer. This role involves researching, planning, and designing new interfaces for our web and mobile applications. This is a great opportunity for recent grads (up to ~3–4 years out of school) who are passionate about shaping the future of education. You will lead our design efforts, working directly with the CEO on a daily basis.

Base pay range
$65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Requirements

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• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field
• Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX design projects that demonstrate creativity, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma or equivalent
• Knowledge of user-centered design principles and UI/UX best practices
• Understanding of responsive design and a mobile-first approach
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for basic prototyping and communication with developers (nice to have)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand user needs and project requirements
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to communicate design ideas and interactions
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile platforms
• Conduct user research and usability testing, gathering feedback to iterate on designs
• Ensure consistency in design language, branding, and user experience across all platforms
• Work closely with developers to ensure successful implementation of designs, providing support as needed
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and design critiques to generate innovative ideas
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of design systems, pattern libraries, and documentation
• Advocate for the user and uphold accessibility standards throughout the design process

Process

• Submit an application with your portfolio
• After screening, a few candidates will be invited to complete a design challenge
• Round 1 Interview to discuss the design challenge and related experiences
• Revise your design challenge based on feedback and share revisions asynchronously
• Final decision communicated to candidates

EEO statement and other disclosures remain as applicable. This job description reflects essential functions but is not a comprehensive list of duties. Knowt is an equal opportunity employer.