Product Designer (contractor)

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit .Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.Amplify's creative team is a group of designers, artists, and storytellers. We sketch, we write, we push pixels, we also love paper. We live for the big ideas, and we sweat the details. We work on digital, print, environmental, interactive, and animation projects. We have a strong hands-on and highly collaborative approach to both product development and graphic design systems and ensure ideas are realized to the highest standards of execution.Product Designers at Amplify create smart and meaningful product experiences that directly meet the needs of our young learners and their teachers, inside and outside of the classroom. As a member of Amplify's design group you will partner with a diverse cross-functional product team of designers, product owners, developers, and curriculum experts to extend and improve Amplify's digital curriculum.ResponsibilitiesLead problem solving and design to drive compelling user experiences and interfacesDevelop user stories, wire frames, interaction flows, mockups, and quick prototypes as well as polished visual designCollaborate closely with Design and Product Leadership to define your features and contribute to the overall direction of your productGather user research and utilize findings to create initial designs and rapid prototypes for iterative user testing with teachers and studentsThink holistically and contribute to high-level product strategyParticipate in and conduct collaborative discussions, including listening closely and providing honest, thoughtful feedback to colleaguesUtilize strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)Prepare and present designs for review to internal teams and key stakeholdersDevelop polished front end designs for handoff to developersBasic Qualifications3+ years experience with end-to-end product designDeep understanding of how qualitative research and data inform product and design decisionsStrong visual design and typographic sensibilityInteraction design expertise and experience collaborating with engineersExpertise with Adobe CC, Figma, ZeplinExperience with Agile processesExperience designing desktop and mobile experiencesWorking knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and CSSPreferred QualificationsExperience with digital product design in education technology or a related fieldEnthusiasm for contributing to the landscape of literacy educationExperience designing with Accessibility as a priorityDemonstrated ability to work iteratively with customers to gather and document user experience requirementsA formal education in Interaction Design, Communication Design, User Experience or related fieldExperience with interactive motion design or gamesAny lived experience with teaching or tutoring students ages K-12CompensationThe hourly rate range for this role is $55-$65.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-10-29