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Job Location drjobs

Boston - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 77500 - 85000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Road Scholar is the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. Our mission is to inspire adults to learn discover and travel. With thousands of programs across the globeincluding in-person online and on the waterwe believe curiosity is the key to a well-lived life.

At Road Scholar we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We believe that by valuing a wide range of perspectives and experiences we create a stronger more innovative organization that reflects the communities we serve.

In addition we are dedicated to bringing an environmentally sustainable organization. From the way we design our programs to how we operate as a team we are striving to reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for future generations.

About the role...

Road Scholar is seeking a creative thoughtful and detail-oriented UX Designer to shape intuitive accessible and inspiring digital experiences for our learners. This role will focus on the strategy design and prototyping of user interfaces across our website and digital platforms ensuring they meet the needs of our aging audience while supporting internal content and marketing goals.

Youll be part of a creative collaborative team working to shape meaningful digital experiences for a unique and inspiring audience. Youll have the opportunity to design tools and interfaces that empower lifelong learnersand help redefine how older adults engage with travel and education in a digital world.

The ideal candidate is deeply collaborative and comfortable working across teamsincluding with developers content creators and marketers. They will be responsible for translating business requirements and user insights into elegant and effective user experiences. Experience with CMS platforms and content structures is essential as this role will design solutions that integrate seamlessly with our publishing workflows.

Road Scholar offers a remote work environment. The compensation range for this exempt level salaried position is $77500 - $85000 based on experience.

In this role you will...

  • Conceptualize and design user-centric web experiences from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes in support of Road Scholars digital goals
  • Design and iterate on landing pages program templates navigation systems and interactive components that support marketing e-commerce and content strategies
  • Collaborate closely with digital content creators to ensure designs are intuitive to implement and scalable within the CMS
  • Use research user behavior and testing to inform and validate design decisions
  • Understand the structure and constraints of Road Scholars CMS (Opti One) to design components that are feasible and efficient for content creators to use
  • Ensure that all designs are accessible and align with usability best practices for older adults including visual contrast readability and cognitive load
  • Maintain and evolve Road Scholars digital design system in Figma ensuring consistency and scalability
  • Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and responsively across devices
  • Stay current with UX best practices web accessibility standards (WCAG) and design trends relevant to our audience

Were seeking...

  • 35 years of professional experience in UX design product design or interaction design
  • Advanced proficiency in Figma (including component libraries and prototyping)
  • Experience designing for or within a CMS environment (experience with Opti One is a strong plus)
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite especially Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign
  • Strong understanding of HTML/CSS and how design decisions impact development
  • Experience designing for older adult audiences or other accessibility-focused work is preferred
  • Proven ability to communicate design rationale clearly to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds
  • Organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
  • Experience in user testing usability audits or research-driven design is a plus
  • Passion for mission-driven organizations travel or lifelong learning is a bonus

For serious consideration please submit a cover letter with your resume telling us why youre interested in the position including a couple design samples or portfolio link in your resume.

Why join the Road Scholar Team...

Youll work alongside a team of passionate professionals who care deeply about our mission and audience. Youll play a vital role in shaping how we connect with our learners onlineand help make lifelong learning and adventure more accessible to older adults around the world. Youll also have the opportunity to experiment with innovative tools and technologiesincluding AIto make our content smarter faster and more impactful.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package!

Employment Type

Full-Time

Department / Functional Area

Marketing

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