Product Designer

JOB SUMMARYﾠ
Code.org is looking for an experienced and creative product designer! In this remote-friendly contract position, you will join the design team and work across multiple departments to help solve exciting design challenges related to our student experiences, accessibility, and design system. Your work will have the potential to reach millions of students and teachers worldwide!ﾠ


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


What You'll Do:

 
Assist with UX, UI, and graphic design needs for Code.org


 
Design tools, tutorials, and development environments used for teaching and learning computer science (grades K-12)


 
Assist with marketing and branding assets, as needed


 
Assist with design system and component library development


 
Conduct user testing virtually and in-person, as needed



You will need to be comfortable working on a small design team, designing solutions independently and collaboratively, thinking creatively to solve problems, and communicating your design ideas and rationale, both verbally and visually. As part of the team, you will be depended upon to be present and responsive during core operating hours (10am-2pm pacific time). You will need to be a strong communicator and an active contributor in meetings, e-mail threads, and Slack channels related to the work required for this role. We are looking for at least a 3-6 month commitment, 40 hours per week/8 hours per day, aligned with standard North America working hours.


EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS


We seek candidates who have:

 
5+ years of UX/UI experience on consumer facing websites or apps with a portfolio reflecting that experience


 
Proficient using Figma and Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator


 
A firm grasp on gestalt principles of design, information architecture, and standard methodologies for web and mobile


 
Experience designing for responsive design, localization, and accessibility


 
A portfolio of at least 3-6 pieces that demonstrates relevantl design skills


 
Familiar with the principles and applications of interaction design


 
Ability to communicate with engineers, product managers, and marketing team to create solutions that are effective and technically feasible


 
Amazing Slack and video-conferencing etiquette


 
Ability to hop into a team and get up to speed quicklyﾠ


 
Illustration skills or design system experience are a plus



We prefer candidates who also have:

 
Experience in Education or Ed Tech field


 
Experience building and managing a design system


 
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, interaction design, fine arts, or a related subject areaﾠ



In addition, candidates:

 
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident


 
Must pass a pre-employment background check



WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS LIKE?


Step 1: Informational (30 minutes) - learn more about the role and share your experience
Step 2: Three interviews with members of the Product, Engineering, and Curriculum teams (2-3 hours)
*There will be a design challenge to be completed during one of the interviews
Step 3: Final Interview with CPO and Principal Product Designer (~1 hour)
Step 4: Reference Checks


All interviews are currently being conducted virtually via Zoom


TO APPLY
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Our team will review all applications and if we believe your qualifications would make a great fit, we'll contact you to schedule an informational interview!
*Please note that the benefits package below does not apply to contract roles