[Hiring] Product Designer @Discovery Education Talent Team

Role Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Product Designer to join our DreamBox Learning team with strengths in interaction design, data visualization, and user engagement. Your expertise in translating complex concepts into sophisticated and compelling user experiences for our DreamBox K-12 products will be pivotal for success. You will work directly with our Research, Product, Engineering, Art and Curriculum teams to collaboratively ensure success in delivering highly interactive and engaging content that is effective and easy-to-use.

You will have the ability to drive delight and empathy by partnering with internal stakeholders to deliver new and reimagined features for our user base. An ideal candidate will provide streamlined solutions to complex problems, weigh business goals with user needs, and continuously explore innovative design approaches that ultimately lead to joy and learning for students.

In This Role You Will:

• 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.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in developing creative, intuitive, and engaging experiences, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• 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.
• Proficient in creating interactive prototypes, micro-animations, wireframes and mockups with industry-leading design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC, etc.).
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written with precision, clarity, candor, and respect.
• Able to clearly articulate and defend your thinking while maintaining flexibility in the design process.
• Collaborate and engage in thoughtful critique with your design peers.

Requirements

• Prior experience designing in game development or ed-tech space is a strong plus.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years working in SaaS application design in an agile development environment, depending on experience.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• This role is designed to be remote.

Benefits

• The hiring range for this position is between $111,700 - $122,900 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
• This position is eligible for an Annual Bonus.

Company Description

At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world. Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning through innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.

Why Join Discovery Education?

• Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams.
• Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals.
• Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package.
• Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:
• Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
• 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
• Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!
• 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 opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.