Senior Product Designer, Academia

• At least 6 years of overall design experience
• Proven end-to-end design ability (UX strategy and design execution)
• Solid understanding of design patterns, usability principles, and ethical design practices
• Experience with quantitative A/B testing methodologies and optimization strategies
• Demonstrated leadership skills in leading design initiatives within cross-functional teams
• Willingness to adapt and evolve team processes as the organization grows and learns
• A strong portfolio showcasing your exceptional design work, with a particular emphasis on end-to-end product design

• Proactively identify and champion product opportunities, fostering alignment within the Core Experience team
• Advocate for user-centric design principles, UX frameworks, and best practices within the Core Experience team and the broader organization
• Create designs that effectively address researcher needs and that are highly optimized to move key metrics
• Conduct quantitative A/B tests and iterate on designs based on test results
• Solicit feedback from the Product Manager and the Design Team to refine and improve design iterations
• Conduct user interviews to gather valuable feedback and insights on designs and user experiences
• Partner closely with the Head of Design, Product Manager, and cross-functional teams to align on the product roadmap and UX requirements
• Collaborate with Data Analysts to analyze user data and test results, translating findings into actionable insights to inform design decisions
• Work closely with Engineers to ensure the smooth implementation of design solutions
• Engage in regular design feedback sessions with the Design Team, fostering a culture of collaboration and improvement
• Contribute to the refinement of design tools and processes, optimizing productivity and effectiveness

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Generous Time Off: 21 paid vacation days, 12 paid company holidays, and unlimited sick days; paid parental leave and other leaves for life’s needs; 6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible daily schedules within a hybrid work environment, annual remote-office budget, and monthly WFH internet stipend
• 401k plan, and stock options

Total funding: $56.8m

Academia.edu is pitched as a social media platform to help researchers and academics share papers for free - with over 185 million registered users and over 30 million visitors per month, it has remained an active and popular platform since its founding in 2008.