> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3093484-associate-user-experience-designer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3093484-associate-user-experience-designer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate User Experience Designer - **Company:** ASCENT SERVICES GROUP LLC - **Location:** Burlington, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $118,750.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Software Design Patterns, Interaction Design, Website Wireframe, Figma - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59870247-associate-user-experience-designer ## About the Role Ascend Learning is seeking a talented and forward-thinking UX Designer to create intuitive, user-centered experiences for our digital products. This is a role for a designer who brings strong design fundamentals and actively embraces AI tools as part of their creative process to move faster, think bigger, and concept more boldly. You'll collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate business goals and user needs into effective design solutions using AI-assisted workflows to rapidly explore design directions, generate concepts, and iterate with confidence. The ideal candidate is proficient in Figma, Claude, and emerging AI-powered design tools, and brings a strong foundation in design thinking and human-centered practice. We're looking for someone who sees AI not as a shortcut, but as a creative multiplier, a designer who can harness it to spend less time on the routine and more time on the thinking that matters., * Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field. * 1+ years of experience in UX or product design (internships and academic projects considered). * Proficiency in Figma; exposure to AI-powered design and ideation tools (Claude, generative tools, or similar) is a nice-to-have, with a willingness to learn. * Comfortable working alongside front-end developers and contributing to design-to-dev handoffs. * A natural collaborator with strong communication skills and the ability to present and defend design decisions to diverse audiences. * A developing critical thinker who is comfortable asking questions, seeking feedback, and growing their ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems with support from the team. * Portfolio that demonstrates your design process, range of work, and ability to connect design decisions to user and business outcomes. ## Description * Supporting UX Design: Partner with senior designers to craft user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for well-defined features, balancing user needs with business outcomes under their guidance. * AI-Assisted Exploration: Begin building fluency with AI tools (Claude, generative design tools, and emerging platforms) to explore design directions and speed up early-stage iteration, with support from senior team members. * Research & Validation: Assist with user research and usability testing, helping surface meaningful insights that validate design decisions with real evidence. * Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and senior designers to present, discuss, and refine design solutions, building confidence in communicating design decisions over time. * Design Systems: Apply and contribute to our design system, helping ensure consistent experiences across products and platforms. * Design Excellence: Learn and apply best practices in interaction design, accessibility, and design patterns, with feedback and mentorship from senior designers. ## Related Videos - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Insight into AI-Driven Design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1016-insight-into-ai-driven-design) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) - [Design Patterns For AI Products in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100255-design-patterns-for-ai-products-in-2026) - [NoCode LiveCode: Leveraging AI Tools to Craft Fully Functional Apps!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1169-nocode-livecode-leveraging-ai-tools-to-craft-fully-functional-apps) ## Related Articles - [The future is here: How artificial intelligence is influencing UX design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/65-the-future-is-here-how-artificial-intelligence-is-influencing-ux-design) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Declarative Design and a fresh take on collaboration with developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/595-declarative-design-and-a-fresh-take-on-collaboration-with-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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