Principal UX Designer - Remote

Overview

Nerdy is looking for a Principal UX Designer for the Tutors & Institutions team. As a Principal UX Designer, you will leverage your extensive UX background and high judgment to create innovative experiences that connect tutors with educational institutions, empowering them to help more learners succeed. Operating in an environment of significant ambiguity, you will independently prioritize efforts within and across domains, synthesizing diverse inputs from customers and stakeholders to identify opportunities and propose highly effective, cohesive, and forward-looking solutions. You’ll play a key role in shaping our long-term strategy, guiding and mentoring other designers as needed, while ensuring the delivery of impactful, human-centered design outcomes.

In Short

• Lead the overall UX design vision and strategy for your area—Tutors & Institutions.
• Maintain and evolve a strong design system that scales across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive designs.
• Drive strategic initiatives while executing key design projects.
• Mentor and guide other designers, fostering a culture of creativity.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles.
• Conduct research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Present design concepts to leadership and stakeholders.
• Understand and appreciate the company's focus on helping people learn.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in design, with a strong background in digital product design.
• Proven track record of leading high-impact design projects.
• Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles and accessibility standards.
• Experience maintaining scalable design systems.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in consumer-grade digital products or EdTech is a plus.

Benefits

• Total Compensation Package including Competitive Salary and Equity.
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life).
• 401k Company Matching Plan.
• Maternity, Paternal, and Adoption Leave.
• Remote Position.
• Flexible PTO.
• Free Learning Membership for you and your household.
• Unique opportunity to help transform how the world learns!