Senior UX Research and Design Specialist

Location: Remote – US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 annually.

About the role

This role will turn data into practical insight that improves visibility, decision-making, and business performance. You will partner with business, technical, and operational stakeholders to build reporting, surface trends, and translate analysis into action. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen data-driven execution and help teams focus on the metrics that matter most within a Media environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end qualitative and quantitative research initiatives with educators
• Execute market and competitive analyses to benchmark EdTech solutions
• Design educator panels to synthesize feedback into product design concepts
• Build iterative research loops to track user perception changes over time
• Manage recruitment strategies for diverse K-12 demographics
• Translate research insights into high-fidelity web designs and interactive layouts
• Collaborate with web designers to map design specifications to technical structures

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in UX research or digital analytics
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HCI, Interaction Design, or related field
• Expertise in UI wireframing and prototyping tools, especially Figma
• Strong cross-functional communication skills for presenting research to developers and leadership
• Preferred background in K-12 education, preferably as a teacher or instructional coach

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with remote options
• Access to professional development and training resources
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and user-centered design
• Opportunity to influence educational technology that supports student learning