Sr User Experience Designer

Sr User Experience Designer
Category: Technology

Req ID: 1004

Date: Apr 27, 2026

Location: Leawood, KS, 66211 Remote, US

What You’ll Do
Ascend Learning is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior UX Designer to lead the design of intuitive, user-centered experiences for our digital products. This role requires an innovative designer to collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate business goals and user needs into compelling design solutions. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Figma or similar design tools, experienced in overseeing a design system and component library, and have a solid understanding of User-Centered Design (UCD) processes.

Where You’ll Work
This position will work remote within the United States.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

Lead UX Design: Own and drive the UX strategy for a specific business category, from discovery to delivery. Support multiple projects, managing and prioritizing work and deliverables. Guide design team members to determine the right UX activities and deliverables for various types of projects.

UCD Process Implementation: Apply solid UCD processes to plan, execute, and iterate on design solutions.

User Research and Testing: Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality design solutions.

Leadership and Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and coach junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.

Design System: Contribute to and help maintain our design system that supports scalable and consistent user experiences across products.

Design Patterns and Best Practices: Set up design patterns and establish best practices for design processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Figma Expertise: Utilize advanced Figma skills to create high-fidelity prototypes, wireframes, and design specifications.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field required, or Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 6 years of experience in UX design, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.

Proven experience in establishing and maintaining design systems.

High proficiency in Figma and other design tools.

Experience working closely with front-end developers.

Strong understanding of UCD principles and processes.

Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

An ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and deliver innovative design solutions.

Portfolio showcasing a range of UX design projects and demonstrating your design process.

Benefits

Flexible and generous paid time off

Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401(k) employer matching program

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Charitable matching program

On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)

Community outreach groups

Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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