Lead UI / UX Designer Knowt (2025) Job at Knowt in New York

Overview Lead UI / UX Designer Knowt (2025) at Knowt. We are seeking a creative, innovative, and enthusiastic individual to join our design team as a UI / UX Designer. This role involves researching, planning, and designing new interfaces for our web and mobile applications. This is a great opportunity for recent grads (up to ~3–4 years out of school) who are passionate about shaping the future of education. You will lead our design efforts, working directly with the CEO on a daily basis.

Base pay range

$65,000.00 / yr - $85,000.00 / yr

Requirements PREFER APPLICANTS IN THE UNITED STATES

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field

Strong portfolio showcasing UI / UX design projects that demonstrate creativity, problem-solving, and attention to detail

Proficiency in design tools such as Figma or equivalent

Knowledge of user-centered design principles and UI / UX best practices

Understanding of responsive design and a mobile-first approach

Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for basic prototyping and communication with developers (nice to have)

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities Collaborate with the CEO, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand user needs and project requirements

Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to communicate design ideas and interactions

Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile platforms

Conduct user research and usability testing, gathering feedback to iterate on designs

Ensure consistency in design language, branding, and user experience across all platforms

Work closely with developers to ensure successful implementation of designs, providing support as needed

Contribute to brainstorming sessions and design critiques to generate innovative ideas

Assist in the creation and maintenance of design systems, pattern libraries, and documentation

Advocate for the user and uphold accessibility standards throughout the design process

Process Submit an application with your portfolio

After screening, a few candidates will be invited to complete a design challenge

Round 1 Interview to discuss the design challenge and related experiences

Revise your design challenge based on feedback and share revisions asynchronously

Final decision communicated to candidates

EEO statement and other disclosures remain as applicable. This job description reflects essential functions but is not a comprehensive list of duties. Knowt is an equal opportunity employer.

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