Associate Product Designer- UX Design and Research

We are NYC based, but remote friendly unless specified.

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. We’ve raised over $82M in venture capital funding from top investors including Prosus, Owl Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Y Combinator, and more--which gives us the capital to get stuff done in an impactful way.Join us to help build a business that empowers tens of millions of people to lead better lives!Overview:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Product Designer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to contribute fresh ideas and grow within a collaborative environment. As a Junior Product Designer, you will be instrumental in shaping the user experience and interface of our educational software products.Opportunity Highlights:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other designers, to create and refine design concepts for our software applications.
• Assist in developing user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and user interface designs that align with user needs and product requirements.
• Conduct user research and gather feedback to identify user pain points and preferences, integrating findings into design solutions.
• Support the design team in maintaining design systems, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across products.
• Stay updated on design trends, tools, and best practices in the industry to contribute fresh and innovative ideas.
  
  
  

Skills & Qualifications‍

• A degree with relevant experience and coursework in Design, UX/UI, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or;

• Completion of a bootcamp or other intensive program with relevant experience and coursework in Design, UX/UI, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Professional experience as a Product/UX/UI Designer with a background in Product Management, Engineering or other related field.

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Portfolio showcasing design projects, including wireframes, prototypes, and UI designs (academic or professional work).
• Strong creativity, problem-solving skills, and an eye for detail.
• Experience with incorporating user research and testing into your design workflow.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with crossfunctional teams
  
  

Bonus Qualifications

• Understanding of how to use, contribute to and maintain a Design System / Component Library.
• Basic understanding of front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a bonus.
• Experience in the education field, or work experience at education technology companies is a bonus.
  
  
  

Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be $68,000 to $85,000 annualized.

We also offer full benefits. The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Codecademy, we are committed to teaching people the skills they need to upgrade their careers. Codecademy aims to educate a richly diverse demographic of learners with our product and in order to accomplish this, we believe our team should reflect that rich diversity. Our company celebrates diversity in all of its forms-- race, gender, color, national origin, marital status, sexuality, religion, veteran status, age, ability, disability status-- and works to create an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds and beliefs are empowered to better their futures.