UX Designer

Noodle is higher education’s leading strategy, services, and technology partner.

We develop infrastructure, provide life-changing learning experiences, and grow the awareness of and the enrollment in some of the best academic institutions in the world.

Our vision is “to empower universities to change the world.” We achieve this vision by offering our university partners various products and services that help them be more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected.

As our User Experience or UX Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Noodle’s software products and platforms by designing learner- instructor- and administrator-centric experiences that enhance learning outcomes and success for our partner academic institutions.

You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and colleagues across Noodle’s service centers to understand user needs, translate requirements into intuitive interfaces, and advocate for best practices in user experience design.

As our User Experience Designer, you will:

Conduct user research to understand the needs, behaviors, and pain points of educators and learners

Define user personas, user journeys, and user flows to inform design decisions and improve product usability

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize features based on user feedback and business goals

Create wireframes, prototypes, and design mockups to visualize and iterate on user interface designs

Standardize UX across all Noodle built web applications creating a cohesive user experience across these products

Implement user-centered design principles to ensure intuitive navigation, accessibility, and usability across web and mobile platforms

Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to validate design decisions and identify areas for improvement

Work closely with developers to ensure successful implementation of design solutions and maintain design consistency throughout the development lifecycle

Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in user experience design

Perform other duties as assigned

You have:

Proven 5-7 years of experience as a User Experience Designer or similar role, preferably in the educational technology industry

Proficiency in design tools; Figma experience required

Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and advocate for user needs

Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and gathering user feedback

Familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus

Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment

A passion for education and a desire to make a positive impact on the learning experience

Noodle prioritizes synchronous, in-person design work. Candidates:

Must be able to commute to Chelsea Piers for scheduled design sessions

Should expect 3-4 design sessions per month

Can anticipate that design sessions will generally span the entire day

Please note that Noodle’s products comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards

Noodle Benefits:

Hybrid work environment - work from our beautiful New York City office for 3-4 days per month for synchronous, in-person design work and the remainder from the comfort of your home office!

Great compensation package!

401K + match, bonus potential, and equity opportunities

Tools you need on us! Mac is our computer of choice

Our insurance plan offers medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, plus supplementals for all employees and dependents

Paid Parental Leave

Pre-tax commuter benefits

3 weeks paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave

Monthly Gym stipend and Membership to premium medical services like Eden Health

Monthly mobile connectivity stipend

Access to mental health services like Ginger and Talkspace

Annual education stipend for lifelong learning

Growth - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company

Full-time Exempt

At Noodle, we hire people who will help us change the future of online education. Even if you don't think you check off every bullet point on this list, we still encourage you to apply! We value both current experience and future potential. Noodle is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because those differences are what make our team shine. We hire great people from different backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger as a whole. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Noodle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.