Sr Ux Designer

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners empower educators and improve student outcomes As a leading provider of K12 core curriculum supplemental and intervention solutions and professional learning services HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students potential and extend teachers capabilities HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries HMH Technology India Pvt Ltd is our technology and innovation arm in India focused on developing novel products and solutions using cutting-edge technology to better serve our clients globally HMH aims to help employees grow as people and not just as professionals For more information visitOverview The UX Team at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt HMHCO within the Digital Product Design DPD group is dedicated to creating intuitive user-friendly digital experiences for teachers students and administrators both inside and outside of the classroom Our mission is to simplify workflows enhance engagement and drive student success across our diverse product suite We are looking for a Senior UX Designer to join our team bringing expertise in designing features for websites and enterprise platforms In this role you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teamsxe2x80x94including UX designers product owners and developersxe2x80x94to research ideate and refine user experiences that align with both user needs and technical constraints As a UX Designer you will report directly to the UX Manager Director and work under the mentorship of a Senior or Lead Designer to further develop your design research and testing skills You will play a critical role in delivering impactful UX solutions for HMHCOs suite of educational products Key Responsibilities UX Deliverables Create and refine UX documentation including user flows wireframes prototypes and interaction design specs to clearly communicate design concepts and solutions Collaborate and Ideate Work closely with Senior Lead UX Designers product owners and developers to define ideate and design new features for our web-based and enterprise platforms User-Centered Design Employ a strong User-Centered Design approach to solve complex design challenges ensuring your designs result in positive engaging and effective user experiences Design Process Support the design process by participating in research activities ideation workshops and usability testing Collaborate on testing plans and iteration of designs based on feedback and testing results Agile Methodology Work effectively within an Agile development process communicating and adapting designs as needed in close partnership with engineering and other teams Best Practices Ensure adherence to UX methodologies design best practices and HMHCOs design system to maintain consistency and quality across projects Key Requirements Education Bachelors degree in design HCI Interaction Design or related field or equivalent work experience Experience 5-8 years of relevant UX design experience with a strong focus on creating user-friendly data-driven experiences for websites or enterprise software platforms User-Centered Design Proven experience with User-Centered Design principles demonstrated through a portfolio showcasing responsive web designs user flows wireframes and prototypes Cross-Functional Collaboration Experience collaborating with product owners developers and other stakeholders in a cross-functional team environment Communication Skills Excellent verbal written and presentation skills Comfortable presenting design concepts and ideas with clarity and confidence to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Design Tools Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma Advanced Level Axure Miro and JIRA Agile Experience Experience working within an Agile development environment and familiarity with Agile workflows and tools Nice-to-Have Gamification Experience A passion for or experience in game design or gamification is a plus Design for Education Experience designing digital products for educational environments or with a focus on learner engagement and teacher administrator workflows Physical Requirements Ability to sit or stand for extended periods Regular use of a computer and other office equipment Comfortable collaborating with colleagues in-person via conference calls and through online meetings Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment HMH Technology Private Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race colour religion or belief sex age national origin citizenship status marital status military veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion respect and integrity customer focus and innovation For more information visit Follow us on Twitter Facebook LinkedIn and YouTube