Senior UX Designer Job at Success Academy Charter Schools in New York
Success Academy Charter Schools, New York, NY, United States
Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.
About This Job As the fastest-growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York State, Success Academy is reimagining K–12 public education. Nationally recognized for our innovative, whole-child model and outstanding academic results, Success Academy educators empower children from all backgrounds with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in college and life.
We are seeking a Senior UX Designer to partner closely with Product and Marketing to raise the bar for user experience across Success Academy’s flagship public-facing website and mobile apps. This role will play a critical part in shaping how families, prospective families, and other audiences experience our brand and navigate our digital ecosystem. This position will be based in the network office (3-days a week onsite) in Manhattan (10005).
Key Responsibilities
Own UX design for key experiences across web and mobile, from concept through launch and iteration
Create user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs in Figma for both responsive web and mobile app experiences
Partner with Product to translate goals and requirements into thoughtful, user-centered flows and page structures
Conduct UX audits across the site and mobile app to identify usability issues, friction points, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement
Set and uphold a high bar for UI/UX quality, with a strong focus on clarity, hierarchy, spacing, accessibility and interaction details
Perform UX QA reviews on implemented work, identifying issues and providing clear, actionable feedback to engineering teams
Ensure designs are implemented accurately and consistently with approved UX and visual standards
Advocate for user needs and UX best practices across the broader team, raising overall UX maturity
Contribute to and help maintain design standards, patterns and guidelines for web experiences
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
4+ years of professional UX design experience, with a strong emphasis on web and marketing-driven experiences
Advanced proficiency in Figma (components, auto layout, prototyping)
Strong understanding of UX principles, interaction design, information architecture, and usability heuristics
Demonstrated ability to perform UX critiques, audits and QA with precision and clarity
Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of visual and interaction quality
Clear communication skills and comfort providing direct, constructive feedback to cross-functional partners
Location: Hybrid – onsite at Manhattan (10005) headquarters Tuesday through Thursday
Why Join Us?
The opportunity to shape the digital experience of one of the most impactful education organizations in the country
A collaborative, mission-driven environment with high standards for quality and execution
Work alongside a growing team, with opportunities to take ownership and leadership
Be part of a high-energy, collaborative environment where a strong work ethic is valued
Compensation $160,000 – $175,000 USD
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.
Benefits Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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About This Job As the fastest-growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York State, Success Academy is reimagining K–12 public education. Nationally recognized for our innovative, whole-child model and outstanding academic results, Success Academy educators empower children from all backgrounds with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in college and life.
We are seeking a Senior UX Designer to partner closely with Product and Marketing to raise the bar for user experience across Success Academy’s flagship public-facing website and mobile apps. This role will play a critical part in shaping how families, prospective families, and other audiences experience our brand and navigate our digital ecosystem. This position will be based in the network office (3-days a week onsite) in Manhattan (10005).
Key Responsibilities
Own UX design for key experiences across web and mobile, from concept through launch and iteration
Create user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs in Figma for both responsive web and mobile app experiences
Partner with Product to translate goals and requirements into thoughtful, user-centered flows and page structures
Conduct UX audits across the site and mobile app to identify usability issues, friction points, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement
Set and uphold a high bar for UI/UX quality, with a strong focus on clarity, hierarchy, spacing, accessibility and interaction details
Perform UX QA reviews on implemented work, identifying issues and providing clear, actionable feedback to engineering teams
Ensure designs are implemented accurately and consistently with approved UX and visual standards
Advocate for user needs and UX best practices across the broader team, raising overall UX maturity
Contribute to and help maintain design standards, patterns and guidelines for web experiences
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
4+ years of professional UX design experience, with a strong emphasis on web and marketing-driven experiences
Advanced proficiency in Figma (components, auto layout, prototyping)
Strong understanding of UX principles, interaction design, information architecture, and usability heuristics
Demonstrated ability to perform UX critiques, audits and QA with precision and clarity
Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of visual and interaction quality
Clear communication skills and comfort providing direct, constructive feedback to cross-functional partners
Location: Hybrid – onsite at Manhattan (10005) headquarters Tuesday through Thursday
Why Join Us?
The opportunity to shape the digital experience of one of the most impactful education organizations in the country
A collaborative, mission-driven environment with high standards for quality and execution
Work alongside a growing team, with opportunities to take ownership and leadership
Be part of a high-energy, collaborative environment where a strong work ethic is valued
Compensation $160,000 – $175,000 USD
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.
Benefits Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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