UX Design Manager

UX Design Manager

95 Percent Group is looking for an experienced UX Design Manager to lead the design of a digital learning ecosystem that will transform educational outcomes. In this role, you will champion user-centered design practices while collaborating with product management, engineering, and curriculum teams to create intuitive, evidence-based learning experiences. This position is ideal for a designer passionate about educational technology and committed to measurable impact on student learning.

Key Responsibilities

UX Strategy and Design

Guide the end-to-end design process for our instructional learning products, from research and ideation through implementation and iteration.

Stakeholder Management

Present design rationale, tradeoffs, and recommendations to key cross-functional stakeholders.

User Research and Testing

Conduct user research with educators, administrators, and students to inform design decisions; participate in usability testing and gather feedback to validate design hypotheses.

Design for Efficacy

Translate learning science principles and educational research into intuitive product experiences. Work closely with instructional design and/or curriculum teams to ensure pedagogical soundness.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally

Partner with product managers, engineers, and curriculum specialists to align design vision with technical feasibility and learning objectives.

Design Culture

Build a strong design culture; establish and advocate for design best practices.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG) and serve diverse learner populations, including students with varying needs and abilities.

Iterate Based on Data

Use analytics, user feedback, and efficacy research to continuously improve product experience and track design impact on learning outcomes.

System Design

Experience designing complex workflows, dashboards, or multi-role platforms.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX design experience, with at least 3 years in EdTech
• Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, or similar) and prototyping
• Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies and the ability to advocate for users
• Experience designing for diverse user groups (K–12 students, educators, parents, administrators)
• Knowledge of learning science principles and how they apply to product design
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in literacy education or instructional design
• Experience with A/B testing and data-driven design decisions
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) or educational assessment platforms
• Understanding of educational policy, standards, and compliance requirements (FERPA, COPPA)
• Experience designing for platforms used in the classroom

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for Education: A genuine commitment to improving student learning outcomes and closing achievement gaps
• Curiosity and Empathy: The ability to deeply understand learners’ needs, frustrations, and aspirations
• Evidence-Based Thinking: Comfort working with learning science, efficacy research, and data to validate design decisions
• Collaborative Spark: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with educators, product teams, and expert stakeholders
• Growth Mindset: Willingness to learn from users, iterate rapidly, and adapt based on feedback

Company Description

95 Percent Group is a leader in literacy instruction for pre-K through grade 8 across the U.S. The company offers professional development training for teachers and administrators as well as print and online products to assist teachers with literacy instruction. 95 Percent Group’s comprehensive educational consulting, professional development, diagnostic assessments, and instructional materials help schools deliver instruction that consistently and significantly increase reading achievement.

The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lincolnshire, IL (northwest suburban Chicago). Its customers are primarily school districts across the U.S., and they are served by consultants who travel for on-site training as well as through online training.

95 Percent Group has a fully engaged and highly committed leadership team who cares deeply about our mission. We’ve hired the best from inside and outside the industry. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a company positioned for continued significant growth. An added plus is knowing that what you’re doing every day is making a significant difference in children’s lives. Come work with a group of smart, fun, passionate professionals who value creativity, innovation, and making an impact.

95 Percent Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Key skills/competency

• UX Strategy
• User Research
• Usability Testing
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Design Systems
• Accessibility Standards (WCAG)
• Learning Science Principles
• Figma/Adobe XD
• EdTech Design