Subject Matter Expert: UI and UX Design
We are NYC based, but remote friendly unless specified. (US & Canada based candidates only)
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**At this time, we can only accept applicants that are over the age of 18 and are currently located in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI.**Equal Employment Opportunity
Codecademy is looking for an expert UI and UX designer or academic to provide guidance as we build our newest career path, UI and UX Designer. The Subject Matter Expert provides the Codecademy Curriculum team with specialized, up-to-date, nuanced insight into UI and UX Design and how they should be taught. This is a paid, remote, contract position, with a typical commitment of 3-5 hours per week.
What You'll Do
- Work with our Curriculum Developers to create and refine a high-level syllabus for UI and UX Designer career path
- Review the lessons, quizzes, projects, and other content items that other members of the Curriculum team create as we turn that syllabus into reality
- Provide complex technical and pedagogical insights in such a way that other team members—and, ultimately, Codecademy learners—can understand
What You'll Need
- 5+ years of experience as a professional UI and/or UX designer
- Extensive knowledge of UI/UX design through real-world experience
- Strong graphic design foundations mindful of typography, color usage, visual hierarchy, etc.
- Experience in user research methodologies and tools
- A strong understanding of design principles
- Experience in Figma
- The ability to provide clear, actionable, and empathetic feedback and explanation
- A strong command of written and spoken English
What Will Make You Stand Out
- 10+ years of experience
- Experience in both UI and UX design and education
- Experience teaching UI and/or UX and related concepts specifically
- Experience in online education at scale
- Experience using the Codecademy platform
Submission Note
With your application and resume please submit a link to a portfolio that showcases your UI and UX work and experience.
This is a contract, remote position. You can expect anywhere from ~3-5 hours of work per week, with the freedom to work wherever and at whatever times you want. You will be compensated (paid) bi-weekly.
**At this time, we can only accept applicants that are over the age of 18 and are currently located in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI.**Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Codecademy, we are committed to teaching people the skills they need to upgrade their careers. Codecademy aims to educate a richly diverse demographic of learners with our product and in order to accomplish this, we believe our team should reflect that rich diversity. Our company celebrates diversity in all of its forms-- race, gender, color, national origin, marital status, sexuality, religion, veteran status, age, ability, disability status-- and works to create an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds and beliefs are empowered to better their futures.
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