Company Overview:
Age of Learning®is the leading developer of engaging and effective Pre-K through 5th grade learning resources that help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. The company’s research-based curriculum, developed by education experts, includes the award-winningABCmouse.com®Early Learning Academy, as well as the adaptive, personalized school solutions,My Math Academy®,My Reading Academy®, andMy Reading Academy Español. Having served over 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children.
Summary:
We, at Age of Learning, are looking for someone who excels at pushing the boundaries of creativity and can excel across a diverse range of UI/UX design projects. Participate in all phases of the design process including conceptual design/development, interface design, interaction models, user flows, prototypes, user testing, and production. Work closely with key stakeholders to establish and maintain the visual integrity, interaction methods, brand standards, and consistency for our products while collaborating with the wider marketing team on execution of designs. You will report to the Senior Creative Director of Marketing.
Senior Experience Designer (SEO)
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Senior Experience Designer (SEO) to join the Marketing department at Age of Learning. The ideal candidate will bring creativity and technical expertise to design and optimize web pages that are visually appealing, user-friendly, and aligned with SEO best practices. This role bridges design and performance, ensuring our web assets enhance both user experience and search engine visibility. Additionally, the designer will contribute to the creation of printable assets like worksheets and other educational materials for our content team.
Key Responsibilities
- Website Design & Development: Design and enhance existing WordPress web pages to ensure they align with brand guidelines while optimizing for SEO, mobile responsiveness, and user experience. Create innovative new designs in Figma for future web pages and collaborate closely with engineers to implement them seamlessly into WordPress.
- SEO-Driven Design: Partner with the SEO team to create designs that enhance site structure, boost load speed, and improve search engine rankings.
- User-Centric Focus: Design web pages with an emphasis on user engagement metrics, including click-through rates (CTR), time-on-page, and conversion optimization.
- Mobile Optimization: Ensure all designs are fully responsive and deliver exceptional user experiences across all devices and screen sizes.
- Graphic & Printable Asset Design: Develop and refine visually appealing digital and print assets including worksheets, social media assets, educational materials, and other graphics, using tools like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma.
- Content Management: Assist with uploading and managing content in WordPress, ensuring it is visually optimized, structured for SEO, and aligned with best practices for usability and accessibility.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside developers to troubleshoot, implement designs, and improve overall site functionality while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of design and SEO trends, leveraging the latest tools, techniques, and technologies to continually enhance the website's performance and visual appeal.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in HCI, Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, web design or related area required. A combination of education and experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
- 6+ years of experience in the app development and/or web industry, with a focus on UX/UI design.
- Proven experience in web design, particularly for SEO and content-focused websites.
- Proficiency in WordPress, including creating and modifying templates.
- Advanced skills in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Strong understanding of mobile-first design principles and responsive frameworks.
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript for troubleshooting and collaboration with developers.
- Experience optimizing websites for user engagement metrics, including UX/UI best practices.
- Excellent attention to detail with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with A/B testing tools.
- Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG compliance).
- Knowledge of analytics tools like Google Analytics, GA4, and heatmap software.
- Experience working with structured data and schema implementation.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Age of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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What We Do
Age of Learning is a leading education technology innovator based in Glendale, California, with a talented team of 500+ individuals comprised of nationally renowned educators, curriculum experts, designers, animators, engineers, and more. We develop engaging, effective digital learning technology and content to help children build a strong foundation for academic success.
Our flagship product, ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy, is a comprehensive curriculum and the #1 brand in kids’ education. To date, more than 30 million children worldwide have completed over 6.8 billion Learning Activities on ABCmouse. In 2019, Age of Learning launched Adventure Academy, the first massively multiplayer online (MMO) game designed specifically to help elementary- and middle-school-aged children learn. It features thousands of engaging Learning Activities—including games, books, original animated and live action series, and more—in a fun and safe virtual world. And in 2021, we launched My Math Academy, a groundbreaking personalized, adaptive digital learning system (available for schools) that individualizes math instruction for every child through AI-driven technology. Other Age of Learning programs include immersive English language learning products for children in China and Japan and ReadingIQ, a digital library and literacy platform.
We are committed to helping all children succeed. Through the Age of Learning Foundation, we make our research-proven educational products available at no cost to millions of children in need through schools, libraries, Head Start programs, community centers, and other governmental and non-governmental organizations. Our work has served communities on 5 continents and continues to grow today.
As we expand our global reach and increase the educational impact of our programs, we’re looking for passionate, ambitious, and collaborative leaders to become a part of our growing team.
