Skillsoft

At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

Position Overview 

As a Principal UX Designer at Skillsoft, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Percipio, our award-winning, AI-driven corporate learning platform. From brainstorming innovative features to crafting end-to-end user flows and beautiful and intuitive interfaces, you’ll leverage your full range of product, interaction, and visual design skills daily. 

You’ll take ownership of key features, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful designs that empower businesses and their employees. 

We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in tackling complex design challenges, and is passionate about creating intuitive and effective user experiences. 

Position Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with product and engineering to design and optimize features that elevate the learning experience on the Percipio platform and related tools. 
• Translate abstract ideas into coherent scenarios, usable flows, and elegant, intuitive interfaces. 
• Partner with Product Managers to balance strategic business goals with user needs, delivering solutions that align with both. 
• Utilize and contribute to our design system in collaboration with engineering and design peers to ensure consistent and scalable design patterns. 
• Advocate for end-users at every step of the design process, representing their needs in product development decisions. 

Required Skills and Experience 

• A human-centered design approach that results in thoughtful, user-friendly designs. 
• 5 years of experience shipping complex, solutions-oriented product designs, ideally for enterprise or B2B platforms. 
• Experience conducting rapid research and testing concepts, from prototype to production. 
• Proven ability to both receive and provide design direction and support to team members in a collaborative environment. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate and justify design decisions. Fluency in the English language is required. 
• Solid graphic design foundations, including typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy. 
• Ability to maintain a strong visual design perspective while adhering to structured product design systems. 
• Understanding of how design translates into code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). 
• Experience conducting and analyzing UX research to inform design decisions. 
• Proficiency with Figma for design and prototyping. 
• A passion for lifelong learning and supporting others in their educational journeys. 

Education and Certifications 

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience with Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field. 

MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.

Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. 

If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.