Product Designer

Organization

The ASSISTments Foundation is a growing non-profit that spun out of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2019. Our founders, Cristina and Neil Heffernan, are former math teachers who could never find enough time to give students feedback and analyze data to plan instruction. They developed ASSISTments, a best-in-class math practice and assessment platform, to enable K-12 math teachers to assign high quality content and to use powerful data and reporting to better meet their students’ needs. 

ASSISTments is the most rigorously studied and proven edtech solution on the market. The ASSISTments Foundation is focused on 1) scaling ASSISTments and 2) engaging in innovation and research, in partnership with the ASSISTments Lab @ WPI. We reached 95,000 students last year and are focused on accelerating this growth. 

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Opportunity for Impact 

We are seeking a Product Designer to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience and visual identity of the ASSISTments platform. As a Product Designer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, researchers, and educators, to create intuitive, impactful, and aesthetically pleasing designs that enhance the educational experience for teachers and students alike. 

Role and Responsibilities 

‍Key Responsibilities: 

● Lead the design process from concept to delivery for key products, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and user needs. 

● Contribute to the vision and strategy of their squad. 

● Develop and conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions. 

● Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that deliver exceptional user experiences. 

● Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure design feasibility. 

● Develop and maintain a consistent visual identity across all platforms and materials.

● Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our design approach.

● Maintain consistency across platforms and surfaces by leveraging the design language and patterns of ASSISTments 

● Present work in a range of mediums and fidelities throughout the design process. Give and solicit feedback from other designers and cross-functional partners to continually raise our bar for quality. 

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Qualifications: 

● Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

● 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably in edtech, SaaS, or a related field.

● Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in product design, UX/UI design, and visual design.

● Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar.

● Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies. 

● Extensive experience conducting user research and applying findings to improve product design. 

● Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale. 

● Experience in creating, maintaining and/or rolling out Design Systems 

● Experience with accessibility standards and inclusive design practices. 

● Background in interpreting analytics to inform design. 

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Preferred Qualifications: 

● Experience designing for educational platforms or tools. 

● Experience or knowledge of Material Design 

● Familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.

● Passion for education and a strong alignment with ASSISTments’ mission. 

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What TAF Offers 

● The ability to work from anywhere in the United States 

● The opportunity for flexible work hours 

● Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with generous company contribution for both employees and dependents 

● FSA and HSA options 

● Life Insurance, Short Term Disability 

● Paid parental leave 

● Retirement plan with company match 

● Five weeks of PTO, five sick days, and 16 paid holidays 

● Stipend for office set up 

● The opportunity to make a tangible impact on education and learning outcomes ● A diverse and inclusive team that values innovation and continuous learning 

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How to Apply 

To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter (both required) to careers@assistments.org. Please make sure to include a link to your portfolio (and password, if applicable). We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the

hiring process and employment. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact Suzanne Grace at careers@assistments.org to discuss your needs. 

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Additional Info & Compensation 

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $125,000, with determination of the actual offer based upon level of experience and relevant skills. 

All applicants must reside in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The ASSISTments Foundation is unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The ASSISTments Foundation seeks not just to accept differences, but to celebrate and embrace them for the benefit of our staff, our product, and our community. Employment is based solely on someone’s merit and qualifications directly related to their professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an organization, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive work environment because we believe it’s the right way to treat people. 

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Learn More 

● Groundbreaking Study Reveals ASSISTments Impact on Math Achievement & Equity ● PROOF POINTS: The value of one-size-fits-all math homework 

● AI Math Research by ASSISTments and WPI highlighted in Forbes 

● New AI Math Tutor to Help Students Problem Solve

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