Junior UX/UI Designer - EdTech

Via TRM • Full-time • Remote (United States) • 1w ago

Fast Facts

Join Via TRM as a Junior UX/UI Designer and contribute to user-centered design processes in the EdTech sector, focusing on creating clean, intuitive interfaces for web-based products.

Responsibilities: Support design efforts for web products, create wireframes and prototypes, collaborate with teams, maintain design systems, and participate in user feedback sessions.

Skills: 1-2 years in UX/UI design, proficiency in Figma, knowledge of responsive design and UI trends, strong attention to detail, and collaborative mindset.

Qualifications: Portfolio showing user-centered design, familiarity with accessibility standards, and basic HTML/CSS knowledge is a plus. Experience in Agile environments preferred.

Location: Fully remote position, available to candidates in the US.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $50,000 - $70,000.

Position Overview:

As a Junior UX/UI Designer at Via TRM, you’ll support the product and engineering teams by contributing to the creation of clean, user-friendly interfaces and user-centered design processes. Your role will include assisting in the wireframing, prototyping, and design of new features and enhancements across Via’s product lines. This is a unique opportunity to work in EdTech at the intersection of international education, compliance, and global mobility.

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary
Fully remote work
Company laptop (Mac)
Unlimited paid time off
Company-paid employee health plan
1x per year company on-site
Opportunities for mentorship and professional development in a values-driven company

Via is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need interview accommodations, inform us in your application, we are committed to making the interview experience accessible and equitable.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the design of web-based products used by higher ed professionals, students, and scholars.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and QA to implement engaging and accessible user experiences.
Create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes for new product features and design enhancements.
Help maintain and contribute to Via’s evolving design system.
Participate in user feedback sessions, internal product discussions, and design critiques.
Support responsive design efforts to ensure optimal user experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Apply accessibility and usability best practices (e.g., WCAG) to designs.
Assist in conducting UX research to understand user needs and behaviors.

Requirements:

1–2 years of professional experience in UX/UI design (internships and freelance work count).
A portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions and visual design sensibility.
Proficiency in Figma (or similar tools like Sketch, Adobe XD).
Familiarity with responsive design principles and modern web/UI trends.
Understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and interaction design.
Comfortable receiving and incorporating feedback to improve designs.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
A curious, positive, collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.

Desired Skill Sets:

Experience designing for SaaS or EdTech platforms.
Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, ADA).
Exposure to HTML/CSS or front-end development workflows is a plus.
Interest or background in international education or higher education systems.
Experience collaborating with Agile teams (Scrum or Kanban).
A passion for solving problems that matter and making complex systems usable.

Pass this by if you…

Are not interested in growing your skills through mentorship and hands-on experience.
Prefer rigid environments over dynamic, collaborative teams.
Struggle with feedback or don’t thrive in a remote-first company.
Are not ready to contribute to fast-moving product development cycles.