Senior Product UX Designer

Summary

Join Codecademy, a Skillsoft company, as a Senior Product Designer and lead the design of a major product area or business unit. You will own user experiences, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to design strategy. This role requires 5-8 years of product design experience, expertise in UX/UI, and a strong portfolio. You will mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning. Codecademy offers a flexible, fully remote work environment, opportunities for career growth, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Help us empower learners and change the future of online education!

Requirements

• 5 – 8 years of experience in product design, with a proven track record of leading successful design projects from concept to launch
• Expertise in UX/UI design, interaction design, and information architecture
• Strong portfolio that showcases your design process, problem-solving abilities, and at least several shipped projects
• Solid experience in SaaS, EdTech, or similar industries, with a deep understanding of business and user needs
• Proficient in design and research tools such as Figma and UserTesting
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including PMs and Engineers, and leading projects in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and rationale to various stakeholders
• Experience working remotely and managing teams or collaborating across time zones, particularly with global teams (India and US)
• Strong understanding of accessibility principles, user testing, and iterative design
• Ability to balance design excellence with business and technical constraints

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of a major product area or business unit, taking full ownership of user experiences and ensuring consistency across touchpoints
• Define scope and success criteria for the product areas you own, with little to no oversight
• Own design files for large portions of the user experience, ensuring a seamless and cohesive flow throughout the product
• Regularly solve complex, high-impact problems and refine user flows to ensure the best possible experience for learners
• Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure your designs align with the team’s goals, business objectives, and user needs
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders in US time zones
• Contribute to shaping projects based on predefined strategies, selecting appropriate tactics to ensure alignment with overarching business goals
• Co-lead large teams and drive design decisions that influence the direction of the product and business
• Participate proactively in cross-functional meetings and contribute to the overall design strategy
• Collaborate closely with our local team in India and other remote teams in the US, ensuring a strong and unified approach to product design
• Contribute to the refinement and evolution of Codecademy’s design processes, ensuring consistency and innovation across the product team
• Leverage high technical proficiency to create detailed, high-fidelity prototypes and assets, while managing design specifications
• Ensure that the user experience is not only visually compelling but also intuitive, accessible, and aligned with business objectives
• Assist junior designers with developing their craft, guiding them through design challenges, and promoting best practices in design process
• Contribute to the culture of experimentation, critique, and continuous learning within the design team
• Actively share knowledge, advocate for user-centered design practices, and help elevate the craft across the team
• Manage up by contributing insights into strategy, design, and process improvements to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong sense of ownership, with the ability to make decisions and drive designs to completion autonomously
• Passion for mentoring and helping others develop their design skills
• Highly collaborative and empathetic, with a focus on building strong relationships across teams
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the ability to think critically and creatively in a fast-paced environment
• A deep commitment to delivering high-quality design that is user-centered and business-driven
• Willingness to experiment, challenge norms, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in online learning experiences

Benefits

• Work on meaningful projects that help empower learners and change the future of online education
• Be part of a diverse, mission-driven team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration
• Flexible, fully remote work environment with a global team
• Opportunities for career growth and development, with mentorship from senior leaders
• Competitive compensation and benefits package