UI/UX Designer for Moodle LMS | Remote Educational Platform
Our organization is developing a sophisticated educational platform powered by Moodle LMS that will redefine online learning capabilities. The platform aims to deliver seamless course management, foster meaningful teacher-student interactions, and create engaging learning pathways. Your designs will directly impact thousands of users, making education more accessible and effective.
Key Responsibilities
- Reimagine the Moodle LMS interface with innovative, intuitive design solutions.
- Develop comprehensive user personas and journey maps to address diverse educational needs.
- Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for new platform features.
- Design responsive interfaces ensuring flawless experiences across devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
- Establish a cohesive design system that maintains visual consistency throughout the platform.
- Craft engaging animations and micro-interactions that enhance learning engagement.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure precise implementation of design vision.
- Conduct user testing sessions and iterate designs based on qualitative feedback.
- Design accessible interfaces compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
- Develop clear, compelling infographics that transform complex information into visual learning aids.
- Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning and reviews.
Required Skills
- 5+ years of professional UI/UX design experience with a portfolio showcasing educational or LMS projects.
- Demonstrated experience working with Moodle 4.x or similar learning management systems.
- Proficiency in designing digital products from concept through implementation.
- Advanced mastery of modern design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch).
- Strong foundation in user-centered design methodologies and design thinking.
- Experience creating and implementing comprehensive design systems.
- Expertise in responsive and adaptive design for complex web applications.
- Proficiency designing interactive prototypes and engaging animations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design principles.
- Experience conducting user research and implementing usability testing methodologies.
- Strong understanding of information architecture for educational contexts.
- Ability to transform complex educational concepts into clear visual hierarchies.
- Experience designing data visualizations and educational infographics.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate design decisions to stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Moodle theme development or customization.
- Knowledge of educational psychology or instructional design principles.
- Portfolio featuring designs for international or multilingual audiences.
- Familiarity with front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Understanding of gamification principles in educational contexts.
- Previous work on educational technology platforms.
- Experience implementing design systems in enterprise environments.
- Advanced knowledge of motion design and meaningful micro-interactions.
- Experience with A/B testing and data-driven design optimization.
- Understanding of learning analytics and educational data visualization.
Why Join Us
This role offers a unique opportunity to impact global education through thoughtful design innovation. You'll collaborate with a forward-thinking, remote-first team passionate about transforming how people learn online. We provide competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and the chance to shape a product used by educators and learners worldwide. Your design expertise will directly contribute to making education more accessible, engaging, and effective in the digital age.