About the role

Role Overview

Ascend Learning is seeking a UX Designer to create intuitive, user-centered experiences for its digital products. The role emphasizes strong design fundamentals and the use of AI tools as a creative multiplier to accelerate ideation and iteration.

Responsibilities

AI-Augmented Design: Use AI tools (e.g., Claude and generative design/ideation platforms) to rapidly concept, explore design directions, and iterate.
End-to-End UX Design: Create user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes that balance user needs with business outcomes.
Research & Validation: Plan and conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions with real evidence.
Collaboration: Partner with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders across the product lifecycle.
Design Systems: Contribute to and evolve the design system to ensure scalable, consistent experiences.
Design Excellence: Promote best practices in interaction design, accessibility, and established design patterns.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in UX or product design.
Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or related field.
Proficiency in Figma.
Strong communication skills; ability to present and defend design decisions.
Ability to work with front-end developers and contribute to design-to-dev handoffs.
Portfolio showing design process and impact on user and business outcomes.

Nice to Have

Experience with AI-powered design and ideation tools (e.g., Claude and similar generative tools).

About Ascend Learning

Ascend Learning is a healthcare and learning technology company that connects a portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the learning lifecycle. Its products are used by healthcare professionals and other skilled industries, supporting learning through testing to certification. The company is headquartered in Burlington, MA and employs hybrid and remote teams across the U.S.