Product Designer

As a Product Designer, you will play a central role in shaping the end-to-end journey of exciting new products in the early education space. This position is ideal for a designer who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex user problems, and is passionate about crafting thoughtful, accessible experiences. You will design mobile-first, responsive products for families and caregivers and that are guided by a deep understanding of customer needs. These products will spark joy and nurture children's learning and development, while also empowering families, and ensuring high-quality and equitable outcomes for all students.

As a key member of a newly formed design team, you will drive initiatives from concept to execution by crafting user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and pixel-perfect UI designs. You will report to the director of product design and collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, brand designers, and curriculum designers to ensure products are not only delightful but also effective, scalable, and impactful for our users. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in helping define the product experience from the ground up, creating something meaningful for young children and their families. If you are excited about shaping the future of education through thoughtful design, join us in building something that makes a lasting impact on the lives of children.

LOCATION

• Seattle, WA
• Relocation support is available for those willing to relocate to Seattle, WA.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position.
• The full salary range for this position in Seattle, WA is $136,000 - $218,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for employees who have been in the role for multiple years and have demonstrated strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience.
• This role includes 15 paid days of vacation, 4 days of paid personal time off, 7 paid days of sick (care) time, 9 paid holidays, 5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please see here for details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., design, human-computer interaction (HCI)) or equivalent experience
• Five or more years of experience in product design, UX/UI, or a related field, with a portfolio showcasing contributions to customer experiences that have made a measurable impact on business and customer metrics
• Proven track record designing intuitive, accessible, and visually polished interfaces across a variety of screen sizes, grounded in strong usability and interaction design principles
• History of communicating with cross function stakeholders and partners including engineering and product
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative research to inform design decisions
• Expertise in Figma, including prototyping and design system management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working on consumer products, particularly in e-commerce, education, or on content platforms
• History of building and launching responsive, mobile-first products from 0 to 1
• Experience applying brand principles within digital products and using prototyping tools to explore and validate design solutions
• Strong storytelling skills to articulate design concepts and user journeys
• Ability to balance high-quality craft with speed and business impact
• Proven track record of designing, maintaining, and evolving a scalable design system that supports design quality, consistency, and efficiency across products

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