Senior UX/UI Designer (EdTech) - Hybrid in Queenstown

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Pension contributions

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior UX/UI Designer to enhance interactive learning platforms. You will lead user research, craft flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs. This hybrid role is based in Queenstown and demands collaboration with product and development teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in UX/UI, expertise in Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD, and a passion for accessible, student-centered digital solutions. Experience in edtech is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional UX/UI design with a strong portfolio.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Solid understanding of interaction design principles and visual design aesthetics.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards is a plus.
• Experience in educational technology or learning platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research using interviews, surveys, and usability testing to understand needs.
• Create detailed user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI component libraries.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and SMEs to define requirements and experiences.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback, A/B testing, and analytics.
• Present design concepts and justify decisions to stakeholders.
• Advocate for user needs throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to best practices.
• Stay updated on UX/UI trends, accessibility, and technologies.

Skills

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior UX/UI Designer to enhance interactive learning platforms. You will lead user research, craft flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs. This hybrid role is based in Queenstown and demands collaboration with product and development teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in UX/UI, expertise in Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD, and a passion for accessible, student-centered digital solutions. Experience in edtech is highly valued.