Principal Experience Architect

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Experience Architect to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This role will shape the information architecture and interaction models that support a complex, multi-product learning ecosystem. You will partner closely with product, design, and other cross-functional stakeholders to create clarity across multiple user types, roles, and permissions. The position calls for strategic design leadership that improves coherence, strengthens user journeys, and helps teams make better experience decisions over time.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $181,654 – $204,361 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve product interaction models and information architecture across the product suite
• Map and design user journeys that span multiple roles and identify opportunities for improvement
• Create and maintain artifacts that clarify the product ecosystem for internal use
• Act as a strategic advisor on design decisions to ensure long-term coherence
• Develop frameworks and guidelines to align product designers without gatekeeping processes
• Proactively prototype and redesign critical user flows when necessary
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to elevate design practices while maintaining a cohesive vision

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in product design or UX architecture with a focus on information architecture and multi-platform design
• Expertise in designing cohesive ecosystems and interaction models for complex products
• Strong visual, interaction, and structural design skills with experience in detailed execution
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority through clear communication and collaboration
• Experience managing complexity across multiple user types, roles, and permission structures
• Excellent storytelling abilities to communicate architectural concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with K-12 education systems is a strong plus, but not mandatory

Benefits

• Ample paid time off to prioritize well-being
• 8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days each year for extended weekends
• A remote-first culture with flexible working conditions
• Generous parental leave policy
• An exceptional team environment that fosters trust and freedom
• Opportunities to engage with affinity and social groups
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and insurance coverage

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.