Senior Product Designer

Job Description

We’re working to change the future of online education by building exciting products that equip students and teachers with the tools to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Our team is hungry to learn and improve—both when it comes to our products and ourselves. We’re a small, hard-working group of self-starters who are passionate about what we do and constantly seek new ways we can be better, together.
As a member at Teaching.com, you’ll be part of the team behind some of the most important educational games, with titles such as:

Typing.com: The world’s largest learn-to-type software, used by millions of students every day.
Nitro Type: The #1 educational game in the world, played by millions daily.
Reading.com: The only digital program specifically designed to teach children 4-7 how to read.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do
We are looking for a curious and passionate designer with a drive towards designing software that enables users to handle complex functions in a simple, elegant, and beautiful interface. You’re less concerned with patting yourself on the back for pixel-perfect designs and more concerned with quickly and efficiently delivering value to our users. The ideal candidate has experience leveraging data, user research and intuition to craft designs.
Skills & Background

Exceptional written communication skills
5+ years of designing web or mobile applications
A strong portfolio of product UI/UX design, demonstrating a range of capabilities from basic CRUD interfaces to colorful, playful interactions
Understanding of web development cycles
Proficient in modern design tools and ability to leverage prototyping features
Solid understanding of user-centered design and UX principles, as well as experience conducting user research, usability testing, and interpreting user data and feedback.
Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment
A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills
A positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit

Bonus Points

 Experience and/or passion for designing in the education marketplace

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Fully-vested 401k with matching contributions
Annual cash profit sharing
Medical and dental benefits
Flexible office hours
Ongoing education assistance
Flexible PTO
Remote office hardware reimbursement
Company-owned laptop
Monthly meal adventure
Annual company retreat

Everyone at Teaching.com is empowered to move quickly, make decisions, and get things done so we can continue to make learning accessible to our growing community of more than 75 million students and teachers internationally.
Join the fully-remote team at Teaching.com to create, develop, and deliver fun and engaging games for students and educators!
Sorry, we will not transfer or sponsor visas.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We care deeply about the culture at Teaching.com and have put together a manifesto outlining our values, communication, and product management strategies. Prospective employees will learn a great deal about what it’s like to work here by reviewing it.