Senior Product Designer
at Udacity Remote US Udacity is on a mission to deliver impactful and cutting edge tech education that enables individuals and organizations to unlock their potential . We offer a unique and immersive online learning platform, powering corporate technical training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more. Our rapidly growing global organization is revolutionizing how the enterprise market bridges the talent shortage and skills gaps during their digital transformation journey. Udacity is proud to be backed by respected investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Charles River Ventures, Bertelsmann and Drive Capital, among other leading VC firms, and provides a powerful and differentiated solution inside of a $32b total addressable market opportunity. Udacity has more than 100 enterprise customers including Airbus, Bertelsmann, BNP Paribas, Leidos, Mazda, and the United States Air Force. As a Product Designer, you will be joining a strong team of designers entrusted with the development of a world class product. You have been in the industry for a few years and are motivated to hone your skills and master the tools of the trade to excel in your career in Design. You have a love of solving complex problems and are passionate about good design. You find delight in innovative design experiences: you stop in the street to look at exciting designs, you tell your friends about quirky new apps.
Responsibilities:
Work with Product, Engineering and Marketing teams to improve the design of Udacity products Concept, design and create great web and mobile-web experiences for external and internal audiences Work on design projects from conception to production as an individual or collaboratively for larger projects Utilize data and research to inform design thinking Develop design solutions consistent with brand standards and style guides Contribute to the evolution of Udacity Design culture Communicate effectively through writing, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes Multi-task and prioritize activities for quick execution of critical path work items
What we value:
3-4 years of design related experience in web or product design Grittiness and excitement to tackle challenges head-on Excellent communication skills in writing and in person A get things done personality with a bias toward action under pressure Obsessive attention to detail and a walking encyclopedia of micro-interactions in use (on web, desktop, mobile) Experience with digital design applications such as Figma, Sketch, Zeplin, Invision, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Keynote Knowledge of modern (responsive design) web standards Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc. is a plus Experience working with remote teams and cross-functional stakeholders is a plus
Location:
While this is a remote role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States of America on a full-time basis.
Compensation:
The maximum base pay for this position is $180,000, depending on experience and location.
Benefits:
Experience a rewarding work environment with Udacity's perks and benefits!
At Udacity, we offer you the flexibility of working from home. We also have in-person collaboration spaces in Mountain View, Cairo, Dubai and Noida and continue to build opportunities for team members to connect in person Flexible working hours Paid time off Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents Employee wellness resources and initiatives (access to wellness platforms like Headspace, Modern Health ) Quarterly wellness day off Personalised career development Unlimited access to Udacity Nanodegrees
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