Product Designer

Knowledgehook is on a mission to empower the problem-solvers of tomorrow. We are preparing the next generation of learners to create an incredible future. We have a math education brand with a passionate fan-base and are creating a purpose-driven team who loves to collaborate and solve problems with solutions that break new ground. To help our company move to the next level and enable us to build an even more compelling education experience, we are looking for a Product Designer.

As a Product Designer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and marketing to design innovative, user-centric products that align with business goals. You'll be responsible for the entire design process, from concept ideation to final implementation, ensuring our products offer a seamless and delightful user experience.

What you will be doing

• Collaborate with other designers, product managers, and engineers to define product requirements and create efficient design solutions.
• Design and improve key features of the Knowledgehook platform, ensuring they meet user needs and business objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end design process, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, redlining, and usability testing.
• Solution designs to be user-friendly experiences for web, mobile, and other platforms, with responsiveness and accessibility as a priority.
• Create detailed UI designs, design systems, and components that are scalable and maintainable.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques, and ensure best practices are applied to the product design process.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a cohesive design system and brand guidelines.

What you need to succeed

• 3-5 years of experience as a Product Designer, UX/UI Designer, or similar role.
• Proven experience designing digital products (web and mobile) with a portfolio that demonstrates a wide range of design projects.
• Strong proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design, interaction design principles, and best practices in usability and accessibility.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and incorporating feedback into design iterations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a high level of attention to detail, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively.
• Knowledge of front-end development (HTML/CSS) is a plus, but not required.

What's in it for you
Be part of a transformational organization! The Ed-Tech industry has a direct impact on the education system, empowering students and families with innovative tools and resources to enhance learning outcomes. As an Ed-Tech company, we are revolutionizing the way children learn math and tackling math phobia.
Join a winning team! This is a unique opportunity to be part of a thriving team and develop your skills and knowledge. While the journey may be challenging, it will also be immensely rewarding.
Join a welcoming and supportive community! Our team is a tight-knit group of individuals who share a common passion for our work, and we collaborate closely to achieve our objectives, creating an intimate and caring community.
Competitive Total rewards! Our Total Rewards package aligns with industry standards:
We offer a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of premiums paid by the company.
We have a generous paid time off program that includes both vacation and personal days.
We embrace a hybrid work environment, empowering you to thrive with the flexibility of remote and in-office collaboration.

About Us

Knowledgehook, a leading educational technology company, empowers over 450,000 teachers and parents to collaboratively support the mathematics learning journey of over 5 million students worldwide. Winner of Google's Game Changer Award and named Top Disruptor by BNN, its platform analyzes student understanding through engaging assessments, providing real-time personalized solutions to close learning gaps between classroom teaching and at-home learning. Designed by leading numeracy and research experts, Knowledgehook's Instructional Guidance System is known for reinventing how online technology supports education and educators, while developing students into problem solvers of tomorrow by giving them a love of learning, today.

How to Apply

Does this position sound like a good fit? Please share your updated resume and relevant portfolio with us to be considered for this role.

As part of the recruitment process we require references, and Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).

By applying to this position you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Knowledgehook Inc. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.