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About Medly AI

We're the fastest-growing EdTech startup in London, on a mission to change education forever.

We're living through a once-in-a-generation moment where AI-native companies are redefining entire industries - Cursor for code, Midjourney for image gen, Harvey for law. Medly is building a generational company for education.

In just 4 months since launch, we’ve achieved retention rates that beat Duolingo and delivered personalized education to over 100,000 users. We’re looking for ambitious talent to join our team.

Backed by impact-focused VCs and supported by partners including UCL, Innovate UK, Microsoft, and Google, we're becoming the go-to AI education platform for all major exams worldwide.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced UI Designer to join our fast-growing team at Medly. We’ve recently launched the US version of our AI-powered tutoring app, and this role is all about shaping the design of that product to help us reach true product-market fit stateside. You will take full ownership of the design experience for our US users - creating beautiful, intuitive interfaces, running experiments, and deeply understanding student needs. This is a high-impact opportunity to define the look, feel, and usability of a product that will transform how students learn.

Role Responsibilities

• Optimize the UI/UX of our US-facing product to drive adoption and engagement.
• Design, implement, and analyze A/B tests to refine features and improve key metrics.
• Lead focus groups and feedback sessions with students to ensure designs meet real needs.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to implement, test, and iterate on new features.
• Consider every detail of the user experience, from copy and micro-interactions to visuals and overall flow.

Role Requirements

• Grew up in the US with a strong knowledge of the pre-university education system.
• 2–3 years of industry experience in UI/UX design.
• Proficiency in Figma and a track record of delivering polished design systems.
• Extreme eye for detail, with a user-first mindset and passion for creating intuitive products.
• Excited by mission-driven tech and motivated by building products that create real impact.
• Experience ideating, prototyping, and experimenting with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Cursor).
• An online portfolio showcasing mobile app and/or web design work products.

Ideal Candidate

• Quality Focus: Obsessive attention to detail and commitment to shipping polished, bug-free experiences
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work closely with designers, product managers, and other developers
• Office Presence: Able to commute 4 out of 5 days a week to our office in Kings Cross, with Wednesday being work from home
• Educational Interest: Passion for education and learning, though specific EdTech experience isn't required
• Startup Mindset: Thrives in fast-paced environments with rapid iteration and high impact
• Innovation Drive: Excited by the opportunity to build cutting-edge educational technology

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to make a real impact on educational outcomes for students worldwide
• Collaborative, diverse team united by a powerful mission
• Fast-paced environment with significant growth and development opportunities
• Regular team events and a culture focused on innovation and impact
• Work on products used by tens of thousands of students daily
• Shape the future of AI-powered education

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights into user behaviours and needs.
• Develop user personas, user journey maps, and wireframes to conceptualise and articulate design solutions.
• Create high-fidelity visual designs, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Define and maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries to ensure consistency across projects.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and technical constraints.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing results, and stakeholder input.
• Stay current with the latest UI/UX trends, design tools, and best practices.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to clients and internal teams.
• Contribute to the overall design strategy and vision for client projects.
• Ensure designs are accessible and adhere to WCAG guidelines.
• Optimise user flows for conversion, engagement, and satisfaction.
• Advocate for user-centred design principles throughout the development lifecycle.

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
• Solid understanding of user-centred design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, and colour theory.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, both remotely and in-office.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience designing for a variety of platforms (web, mobile, tablet).
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

• Design user interfaces and user experiences for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research and usability testing.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Develop visually appealing and user-friendly interface designs.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate requirements into design solutions.
• Ensure designs align with brand guidelines and accessibility standards.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and technical constraints.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX design trends and technologies.
• Contribute to the development of design systems.

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX design projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Experience with user research and usability testing.
• Excellent visual design skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights into user behaviors and preferences.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Develop user personas and journey maps to guide design decisions and ensure a user-centered approach.
• Design intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces across various digital platforms (web, mobile).
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define and implement user interface designs.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and analytical data.
• Ensure design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all digital products.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the creation of design systems and style guides.

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design process and work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability best practices, and web/mobile design patterns.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, color, and layout.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and articulate design decisions clearly.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and office-based responsibilities.

• Conducting user research to understand user needs, behaviours, and motivations.
• Translating user requirements and business goals into intuitive user flows and sitemaps.
• Creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
• Designing visually appealing and consistent user interfaces, adhering to brand guidelines.
• Collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Conducting usability testing and iterating on designs based on feedback.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and best practices.
• Contributing to the development of design systems and style guides.

• Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviours, and motivations.
• Develop user personas, user journeys, and information architecture.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Design intuitive and visually engaging user interfaces that align with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers throughout the design and development lifecycle.
• Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback to iterate on designs.
• Ensure designs are accessible and comply with relevant standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development process.

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.
• Solid understanding of user-centred design principles, usability, and accessibility.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.