[Remote] Product Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Discovery Education is hiring a Product Designer for its DreamBox Learning team to design engaging, easy-to-use experiences for K–12 products. The role partners with research, product, engineering, art, and curriculum teams to develop and improve features and interactive learning content.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with your thought partners to solve problems, understand business goals, and explore innovative design approaches that speak directly to your user base
• Execute required design work in an embedded, Agile work stream to complete assigned Jira tasks in the time allotted each sprint
• Engage with other members of the Design team in building & reviewing interactive prototypes, wireframes and other artifacts that demonstrate and document functionality

Skills

• Proven expertise in developing creative, intuitive, and engaging experiences, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work
• You have a solid design approach that encompasses key components of product design: Product strategy, user research, feature validation, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, visual/UI design, etc
• You are proficient creating interactive prototypes, micro-animations, wireframes and mockups with industry-leading design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC, etc.)
• You communicate both verbally and written with precision, clarity, candor, and respect
• You are able to clearly articulate and defend your thinking while maintaining flexibility in the design process
• You collaborate and engage in thoughtful critique with your design peers
• Depending on experience, a minimum 3 to 5 years working in SaaS application design in an agile development environment
• Legal right to work in the United States
• Prior experience designing in game development or ed-tech space is a strong plus

Benefits

• Eligible for an Annual Bonus
• Robust and comprehensive insurance package
• Career Development Ownership
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
• Uncapped career growth
• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
• This role is designed to be remote.

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