At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.
We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:
Senior Product Designer
Our design team is a highly collaborative group of talented designers; they play a key role in defining and shaping the experience of every product across Instructureâs portfolio. They go through great lengths to engage with our customers, as gaining empathy proves to be one of the greatest design tools in the kit. Working closely with product managers and developers, our designers craft purposeful, usable and accessible products and features that donât just meet the immediate needs of today, but those to come as the worldâs education system continues to move online.
We are looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our collaborative and motivated team. You have a passion for combining seamless interaction with beautiful visual design. Your work is easy to navigate, logically organized, engaging, and accessible. Your designs reflect the highest standard of usability and simplicity to the millions we serve.
What you'll be doing:
Play an influential role in designing workflows for educators, students, and people that support teaching and learning
Partner closely with product managers and developers to solve complex problems and ensure the highest quality solutions
Be an advocate for A11y best practices
Work with a rapid, iterative mindset, being open and flexible to changes based on user feedback
Initiate and lead research activities with our customers and users
Measure the success of products after release
Build prototypes for user testing
Use and contribute to a design system to create products with consistent interactions and a shared visual language
Collaborate with Product and Engineering to ensure the highest quality designs and functionality
You will be/have:
At least 5 years of experience designing for large scale digital products
A portfolio representing your strong design work (visual and UX) on complex digital products
Self-motivated with a passion for design
Strong problem solving skills
Highly self-motivated, with deep experience leveraging Design Systems
Deep experience and knowledge of designing for Accessibility compliance
Strong storytelling and communication skills, verbal and written
Strong work ethic, sense of accountability and ownership
Strong attention to detail and a systematic thinker
Great team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
The ability to iterate rapidly
Familiarity of user expectations and usage for mobile
Prototyping experience, including leveraging AI tools for rapid prototyping/vibe coding
Experience with designing mobile first and responsive web design
Onsite Collaboration Requirement: This role requires working onsite on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Thursday strongly encouraged as part of our companyâs in-person collaboration model.
Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!
We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual âDim the Lightsâ period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
The technology and tools you need to do your best work
Motivosity employee recognition program
A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.
Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.
All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, weâve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.
Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.
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