Sr User Experience Designer

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture
Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.
Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America's Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.
We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Healthcare Workforce Solutions (HWS) within Ascend Learning is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior UX Designer to lead the design of intuitive, user-centered experiences for StaffGarden. 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.
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 StaffGarden, 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.

• AI-First Design Workflows: Champion and operationalize AI-assisted design practices across the team - using tools like Claude, Figma AI plugins to accelerate ideation, wireframing, copy exploration, and design QA. Model what "moving fast with quality" looks like in an AI-native workflow. Utilize advanced Figma skills to create high-fidelity prototypes, wireframes, and design specifications.

• Rapid Iteration & Prototyping: Use AI-augmented processes to compress the time from concept to testable prototype. Generate and evaluate multiple design directions quickly, using AI to handle low-level production work so you stay focused on high-judgment decisions.

• 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.

• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree required in Design, HCI, or a related field, 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

Fostering A Sense of Belonging
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. 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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