UI/UX Engineer
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
This is a remote position.
We are seeking a UI/UX Developer to support the design and development of modern, scalable web applications. This role requires a good blend of design understanding, interaction design, and front- end collaboration to deliver intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences. Experience designing or building web applications within U.S. school systems (K-12 or higher education) is a plus. This individual will work cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective, user-centered solutions.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Support the end-to-end UX design process (research → wireframes → prototypes → high-fidelity designs → usability testing)
- Design intuitive, accessible, and visually appealing web interfaces
- Translate complex workflows into seamless, user-friendly experiences
- Contribute to user personas, journey maps, and interaction models
- Help build and maintain design systems and reusable UI component libraries
- Collaborate with front-end engineers to ensure accurate implementation of designs
- Participate in usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback
- Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG)
- Optimize user experience for performance, scalability, and responsiveness across devices
- Support product decisions with user-centric insights
Required Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in UI/UX design or front-end development for web applications
- Strong portfolio showcasing web application design (beyond marketing websites)
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Solid understanding of usability principles and human-centered design
- Basic knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)
- Strong collaboration skills with engineering teams
- Familiarity with design systems and reusable components
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional Agile teams
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Experience designing systems for U.S. K–12 or higher education environments
- Familiarity with Student Information Systems (SIS), LMS platforms, or school administration tools
- Understanding of FERPA and privacy-focused UX design
- Experience designing dashboards for administrators, teachers, and parents
- Exposure to EdTech platforms such as PowerSchool, Clever, or ClassLink
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies (React, HTML, CSS)