Seasonal Senior Product Designer at Wayfinder

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UI Design, UX Design, Figma, User Experience, Research, Prototyping, Communication, Time Management, Collaboration, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Usability Studies, Customer Engagement, Design Systems, Sketching, Wireframing, Feedback Interpretation

Industry

education

Description

The Organization What if K-12 education were designed to help all students develop lives of meaning and purpose? Wayfinder was founded at the Stanford d.school to answer this question. Our goal is to double our impact each year for the coming years. Our vision is to become the preeminent future-readiness curriculum company in the world — leading the global movement of purpose, meaning, and belonging-based education worldwide. What We Value You’ll be joining a team of incredibly motivated and dedicated staff members committed to living our organization's values. We work collaboratively across teams, and we feel and act like a purpose-driven organization. To the best of our abilities, each person’s role aligns with their own sense of purpose, which feeds into Wayfinder’s larger sense of purpose. Read this article about our workplace culture in Conscious Company. We value equal access, inclusive community, and belonging, and these values are represented in our product, our team, and our school partners. Product: We develop our learning tools using human-centered design principles. We work with grade-level experts to ensure our curriculum is developmentally appropriate and engaging at all levels. Every Wayfinder lesson is supported by relevant research, prototyped in classrooms, and vetted by teachers over rounds of feedback and iteration. We use Universal Design for Learning principles to give every student an equal opportunity to succeed. Team: Our team is composed of people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. We intentionally recruit, hire, and work with people of all identities + experiences. We focus on belonging: being connected, accepted, and valued by the people around us. School Partners: We intentionally target a wide array of educational partners, from traditional to non-traditional, that work with a range of students from different socioeconomic groups. We’ve taught our curriculum in high-need schools in the Bronx, independent schools in Silicon Valley, and after-school programs in San Antonio. The Role Wayfinder is seeking a Senior Product Designer to help shape the future of our web platform, designing both new and evolving features that support students, educators, and school communities. The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of experience designing digital products in the education space and is comfortable owning the full design lifecycle, from research and concepting through delivery. They have a strong understanding of the needs of students, teachers, and administrators, and know how to translate those insights into thoughtful, usable product experiences. This role will start as a seasonal position, with the opportunity to convert to full-time employment after 6 months, contingent on strong performance, mutual fit, and the availability of funding. The role reports to the Principal Product Designer. We strongly encourage people from traditionally underrepresented populations in tech - such as women, People of Color, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people, etc - to apply! Responsibilities Understand student, teacher, and admin needs through direct engagement and product analytics. Translate concepts and technical requirements for new features into sketches, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that prioritize intuitive user experience and business goals. Define, manage, and execute research and prototyping needs related to product development. Document and communicate research findings to internal stakeholders. Design modern, delightful, and intuitive user interfaces that align to existing brand guidelines, design systems, and design patterns. Collaborate with educators, designers, and engineers from discovery to delivery. Contribute to the maintenance and standardization of our component library. Essential experience Minimum of 5-7 years of demonstrated experience with UI and UX design. A strong portfolio of case studies and relevant work samples. Proficiency with Figma. A track record of working with educators, designers, and engineers to create coherent and intuitive user experiences. Ability to work independently with general supervision and willing to receive feedback/guidance. Experience supporting design research projects, usability studies, and customer engagements. Experience working directly with customers/stakeholders and interpreting their feedback. Outstanding time-management skills and experience/comfort working efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and presentation skills. A demonstrated ability to articulate ideas verbally as well as through written analysis, sketches, and prototypes. An entrepreneurial mindset and a bias towards action. Fluency in written and spoken English. Preferred experience An undergraduate degree or equivalent in product design, interaction design, software engineering, user experience, or a related discipline. Experience designing features for AI-enabled workflows, and leveraging AI to streamline user experience. Experience with fast-moving, startup environments. Compensation Annual salary range between $100,000 - $115,000, commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive package that is based on location and experience. We also offer the following benefits: 401k: We care about your ability to save for your future. Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families. Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world. Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision policies. Goodies: Whatever hardware and software you need to get the job done. Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, annual retreat, and celebrations. Learning: Learning & Development Opportunities to grow your skills and career. Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference! Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day. And much more! Lots of other perks make this company an incredible place to work. Location Remote work. Wayfinders’ regular operating hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The daily work schedule may vary depending on the crew in which you are working. Next Steps, If Interested If you are interested, please fill out the job application on Workable. Applications will close on Monday, February 2nd at 12PM PST. EEO Statement At Wayfinder, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Wayfinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Pay Transparency Wayfinder compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Wayfinder’s total compensation package. Additionally, Wayfinder provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, a monthly stipend, office buildout stipend, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Reasonable Accommodations Wayfinder is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR at peopleoperations@withwayfinder.com. Additional Notice Please note that this job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Responsibilities

The Senior Product Designer will understand the needs of students, teachers, and administrators through engagement and analytics, translating concepts into user-friendly designs. They will collaborate with various stakeholders throughout the design process and contribute to the maintenance of the component library.