UX Designer

About TimeEdit
At TimeEdit, we are on a mission to reshape how universities and colleges operate globally. Our Academic Operations Platform is a crucial component for over 200 institutions worldwide empowering them to manage complex scheduling, resource allocation, and curriculum planning with greater efficiency and a data-driven, student-centric approach serving more than 2.5 million students. As a fast-growing, Gothenburg-based SaaS company, we are at the heart of an industry undergoing significant digital transformation. We foster a culture of transparency and flexibility, empowering our team members with the context and freedom to drive real impact.

The role
As a UX Designer, you will play a pivotal role in creating intuitive, high-quality, and user-centric web applications and digital experiences for the higher education sector. In 2025, this involves more than just a flawless interface; it means pioneering solutions that integrate emerging technologies to address the complex needs of modern academic life. You will be a key driver of the user experience within TimeEdit, collaborating closely with development teams, product managers, and customers. To thrive in this role, you like the fast-paced and ambitious environment that is characteristic of a scale-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Set UX strategy: Lead and champion the user experience, from high-level strategy to the fine details, ensuring our platform continues to meet evolving user needs and business objectives.
• Conduct research: Take ownership of user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to translate user pain points and needs into actionable insights.
• Integrate emerging tech: Explore the use of AI and advanced design tools to push the boundaries of product design and create next-generation educational software.
• Manage the design system: Develop, maintain, and expand TimeEdit's design system, working collaboratively with development teams to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability across the product suite.
• Design and deliver solutions: Create and iterate on user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for new and existing features, ensuring they are optimized for accessibility compliance (e.g., WCAG standards) and a wide range of devices.
• Champion usability and accessibility: Act as an internal advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the organization.

Your Profile

• 5+ years of professional UX design experience: Proven experience designing complex software solutions for digital environments, preferably within a SaaS or B2B context.
• User-centered methodology: A strong portfolio demonstrating your user-centered design approach and process, including wireframing, prototyping, research, and testing.
• Proficiency in modern design tools: Expertise in tools such as Figma, Sketch, or similar applications.
• Collaboration and communication skills: A team player who can clearly and effectively communicate design decisions, ideas, and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Academic background: We believe practice beats theory, but we still see an academic degree in a relevant area as a small plus.