[Hiring] Senior Director, Product Design @Frontline Education

Role Description

At Frontline Education, product design plays a central role in how educators experience the tools that support their schools. As Senior Director of Product Design, you will shape how our entire product ecosystem comes together into a connected, intuitive platform that helps educators spend less time navigating systems and more time supporting students.

This role focuses on bringing clarity, cohesion, and meaning to the experiences we build. You will guide how our products work together, how they evolve over time, and how we communicate their value to customers and the broader education community.

Working alongside leaders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales, you will help transform complex strategies into experiences and narratives that are simple, powerful, and impactful.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading product design or experience strategy within SaaS or enterprise technology environments.
• A track record of shaping cross-product or platform-level experiences that bring multiple products together into a cohesive ecosystem.
• Strong storytelling ability that connects product vision, customer experience, and business outcomes.
• Experience influencing executive leaders and guiding cross-functional collaboration across complex organizations.
• Deep understanding of modern product development environments where design, product, and engineering collaborate closely.
• Systems thinking that allows you to see connections between products, workflows, and customer outcomes.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and how thoughtful use of new tools can enhance creativity, insight, and collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human Computer Interaction, or a related discipline. Advanced study is welcomed but not required.

Requirements

• A strategic mindset that connects long-term vision with practical design execution.
• Confidence communicating ideas visually and verbally to a wide range of audiences.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity while helping teams find clarity and direction.
• A collaborative leadership style that empowers teams while maintaining high standards of craft and experience quality.
• Curiosity and openness to new ways of working, learning, and solving problems.
• A commitment to designing experiences that are inclusive, accessible, and meaningful for the educators and school communities we serve.

Benefits

• Personalized Time Off: Take time when it's needed most - whether that's a family vacation, a reset day, or simply time to rest and refocus.
• Paid Sick Time: Separate, dedicated sick leave to care for yourself or loved ones.
• Volunteer Time Off: Paid time to give back and support causes that matter to you.
• Ten Paid Holidays: Enjoy meaningful moments and traditions throughout the year.
• World-Class Learning Access: Explore thousands of on-demand courses through platforms like LinkedIn Learning.
• Leadership & Technical Skill Building: Develop new capabilities and chart your own professional path.
• AI Empowerment: Use OpenAI tools to build fluency with emerging technology and harness AI as a creative partner for innovation and problem-solving.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in formal education to advance your skills and career.
• Ongoing Learning Culture: Participate in company-led webinars on AI, inclusion, and industry trends-designed to inspire curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Wellness Initiatives: Company-sponsored programs that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for you and your family's needs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health and financial benefits that support your happiness and future.
• A Culture That Cares: At Frontline Education, we want every team member to learn, grow, and thrive-personally, professionally, and purposefully.

Compensation & Benefits

Frontline Education offers a competitive compensation of $180-200,000.00 and package designed to support long-term career growth and well-being. Compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, location, and internal equity.

Eligible employees may also participate in bonus opportunities, retirement programs, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Inclusion, Belonging & Equal Opportunity

Frontline Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We aspire to have an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team.