Product Designer

About the role

Seesaw is on the lookout for a talented Product Designer to elevate its global Family Engagement offerings. This position will focus on transforming insights and strategic plans into user-friendly designs that cater to students, educators, and families across regions including the United States, the Middle East, and Latin America. You will play a vital role in enhancing a platform that millions rely on daily, with an emphasis on enriching the educational experience through innovative design solutions.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Create engaging product experiences for Family Engagement initiatives, collaborating closely with Product Management, User Research, and Engineering teams.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the design system, ensuring a cohesive user experience across all platforms.
• Utilize analytics tools to assess user behavior, identifying opportunities for growth and areas for product enhancement.
• Partner with product management and engineering teams to outline product roadmaps that align with the overall objectives of the company.
• Collect and analyze user feedback, conducting competitive research in targeted regions to inform design decisions.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design concepts and user flows.
• Participate in user testing sessions to gather insights and iterate on designs based on user interactions and feedback.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in product design, applying them to improve the overall user experience.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a collaborative team culture that fosters creativity and innovation.
• Engage in regular design critiques, providing and receiving constructive feedback to refine design solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to ensure that the design aligns with brand messaging and user engagement strategies.
• Document design processes and decisions to maintain clarity and transparency within the team.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in product design, with at least 1-2 years focused on consumer product design at scale.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing your design process, problem-solving skills, and the impact of your work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach based on the audience.
• Proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams to create user-centric solutions.
• Expertise in designing at both the structural and screen levels, with a knack for optimizing complex user flows and individual screens.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, with a strong understanding of design principles.
• Familiarity with AI tools like Figma Make or Claude Code to enhance creativity, streamline workflows, and facilitate prototyping.
• Experience in responsive design for various devices, including web, tablet, and mobile, along with knowledge of diverse design patterns.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift rapidly.

Nice to have

• A Bachelor's Degree in fields such as Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Information Design, User Experience, Cognitive Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with analytics tools like Amplitude, Snowflake, and Datadog to inform design decisions.
• 1-2 years of experience in the K12 education sector or within education technology.
• Proficiency in additional languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic to enhance communication with diverse user groups.

Skills & tools

• Figma
• Figma Make
• Claude Code
• Amplitude
• Snowflake
• Datadog

Practical notes

This position is fully remote but requires a minimum of 3 hours of overlap with the team operating across EST and PST time zones. The salary range for this role is between $125,000 and $170,000. Seesaw offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k match, flexible paid time off, a monthly technology stipend, support for home office setup, a professional development stipend, paid parental leave, charitable donation matching, and designated volunteer days. Seesaw is an E-Verify participant, ensuring compliance with employment eligibility verification.