[Remote] Design and UX Senior Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stride, Inc. is a company focused on improving educational experiences through user-centered design. They are seeking a Senior Manager of UX Design to lead a team in creating user-friendly applications that align with business goals, while conducting user research and collaborating with cross-functional teams.ResponsibilitiesUnderstands and articulates the product vision, problem definition, and opportunityPlans and conducts user interviews and data collection, and synthesizes findings to ground design decisions in evidenceDevelops process maps, user and data flows, and use cases to frame problems and make complex systems legible before solutioningEmploys user-centered methodology to design functionality that accommodates user needs and meets the standards of navigation, layout, and labelingCollaborates with multidisciplinary teams in prioritizing functional requirements and developing design solution approachCommunicates solution approach through development of mock-ups, user and data flows, use cases, wireframes and interactive prototypes, and specificationsIdentifies and develops new patterns as neededProvides light front-end development support and collaborates closely with developers to ensure designs are feasibly and faithfully built (familiarity with HTML/CSS and component-based UI)Communicates with colleagues and management to ensure product remains true to stated goals of functional design throughout development of productInitiates and incorporates feedback from usability testing of designsUnderstands and incorporates design principles and accessibility and mobile-friendly/responsive guidelines into product designsContributes to continuous improvement of the scrum team, agile processes, and the User Experience community at K12 and proactively supports knowledge-sharing within and outside the UX teamLeads team of UX Designers and occasional flex contributors; Provides guidance on design craft, research practice, and quality standards; sets goals, conducts performance reviews, and supports career developmentWorks closely with Product, Engineering, IT Managers, and senior executives to align UX initiatives with organizational objectives. Ensures that design solutions adhere to governance and compliance requirements, including student data privacyActs as the Lead UX Designer on a Scrum team. This involves:Partnering with product owners to understand the vision and business value for the feature or project; participating in planning sessions to develop and maintain the feature or product roadmapUnderstanding the product backlog and user story prioritization in order to conduct and incorporate user research and deliver designs before implementationCollaborating with cross-functional teams comprised of product management, UX Designers, Visual Designers, Developers, Testers, and other subject matter experts to understand information needs and functionality requirements, dependencies and impacts, and facilitate user story development and designEnsuring delivery of artifacts as agreed to by the team including flow diagrams, conceptual designs, wireframes, interactive prototypes, visual designs, and specifications that adhere to accessibility and mobile-ready guidelinesReviewing implementation for adherence to designs and style guide/Participating in daily standups and taking the initiative to prepare for and organize other necessary meetings such as design reviewsSkillsBachelor's degree in user experience design, human-computer interaction, product design, or related field ANDFive (5) years of experience in planning and executing successful web applications OREquivalent combination of education and experienceSolid understanding of user-centered design principlesExperience solving complex design problems for Web interactions or software solutionsSolid understanding of innovative graphical user interface design, information design, and interactive designAbility to craft visual representations of large systems, complex relationships, data and task flowsExperience with Agile/Scrum and responsive design or mobile applicationsExcellent written, oral and diagrammatic communication skillsAdept with relevant design and information flow software, such as Sketch or AxureAbility to clear required background checkExperience designing for accessibility (WCAG 2.0)HTML and CSS coding experienceExperience working with geographically-dispersed teamsBenefitsEligible employees may receive a bonus.Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.Company OverviewStride, Inc. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.stridelearning.com.Company H1B SponsorshipStride, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 16 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 11 in 2023, 16 in 2022, 15 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.