Sr. Product UX Designer

Hello, World! Codecademy is on a mission to build inspiring careers in technology through engaging, accessible, and interactive online coding education. 
 

Our learners have gone on to start new jobs, launch new companies, and lead new lives thanks to their work with Codecademy, and our platform has transformed the way businesses develop and retain their teams.   
 
Since 2011, our team has grown to over 200 employees serving 50+ million learners from 190+ countries.  Codecademy joined forces with Skillsoft in 2022 to further our mission of empowering learners and helping them achieve inspiring careers in technology. 
 
Join us to help build a business that empowers tens of millions of people to lead better lives! 

Role Overview: 

As a Senior Product Designer at Codecademy, you’ll take ownership of an entire product area or business unit, leading design solutions that impact our learners globally. You will play a key role in crafting intuitive, engaging, and user-centered designs that elevate our platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and solve complex challenges, contribute to design strategy, and help shape the overall product direction. This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise to shape the future of online education for individuals, small groups and business clients. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Product Design Leadership & Ownership: 

• 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. 

Collaboration & Strategy: 

• 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. 

Design Process & Execution: 

• 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. 

Mentorship & Growth: 

• 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. 

Qualifications: 

• 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. 

Desired Traits: 

• 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. 

Why Join Us: 

• 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. 

If you are a design leader with a passion for shaping the future of online learning, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join Codecademy and help us create the next generation of learning tools.