Senior Product Designer, Udacity

$144.5-170k

CSS

HTML

JavaScript

Sketch

Invision

Zeplin

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Mid level

Remote in US

More information about location

Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech

Open for applications

Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech

1001+ employees

B2CB2BEnterpriseEducationTrainingLearning

Open for applications

$144.5-170k

CSS

HTML

JavaScript

Sketch

Invision

Zeplin

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Mid level

Remote in US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2CB2BEnterpriseEducationTrainingLearning

Company mission

To equip professionals and organizations to excel in some of the world’s most exciting disciplines by creating the next level of job-ready digital talent.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

You have been in the industry for a few years and are motivated to hone your skills and master the tools of the trade to excel in your career in Design
You have a love of solving complex problems and are passionate about good design
You find delight in innovative design experiences: you stop in the street to look at exciting designs, you tell your friends about quirky new apps
Specifically, you will focus on the new Skills initiative - a core feature of the Udacity platform
The Skills initiative will require an entirely new user experience and user interface and several levels of innovation on our existing platform experience
3-4 years of design related experience in web or product design
Grittiness and excitement to tackle challenges head-on
Excellent communication skills in writing and in person
A get things done personality with a bias toward action under pressure
Obsessive attention to detail and a walking encyclopedia of micro-interactions in use (on web, desktop, mobile)
Experience with digital design applications such as Figma, Sketch, Zeplin, Invision, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Keynote
Knowledge of modern (responsive design) web standards
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc. is a plus
Experience working with remote teams and cross-functional stakeholders is a plus

What the job involves

As a Product Designer, you will be joining a strong team of designers entrusted with the development of a world class product
Work with Product, Engineering and Marketing teams to improve the design of Udacity products
Concept, design and create great web and mobile-web experiences for external and internal audiences
Work on design projects from conception to production as an individual or collaboratively for larger projects
Utilize data and research to inform design thinking
Develop design solutions consistent with brand standards and style guides
Contribute to the evolution of Udacity Design culture
Communicate effectively through writing, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
Multi-task and prioritize activities for quick execution of critical path work items

Our take

Udacity is connecting education to jobs by providing students with skills to advance careers. Its revenue-driving 'Nanodegree' programs provide credentials to individuals earned through a series of online courses and projects from self-driving cars to digital marketing.

By partnering with leading technology companies to learn how technology is transforming industries, Udacity can teach the critical tech skills that companies are looking for in their workforce. With their powerful and flexible digital education platform, even the busiest learners can prepare themselves to take on the most in-demand tech roles.

The company sets itself apart from other online open course providers like Udemy, Goodwill or edX by focusing on industry-specific skills identified by tech companies themselves. In 2023, it launched the Udacity Management Platform for organizations, with capabilities including highlighting urgent learning tasks and displaying usage data, to further enhance its utility.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

30% female employees

1% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.5)

Trustpilot (4.5)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Nov 2015

$105m

SERIES D

Sep 2014

$35m

SERIES C

Total funding: $160m

Company benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits (no-premium)
401K
FSA
Monthly wellness stipend (gym memberships, work-out gear, etc.)
Reimbursements for conferences, classes, and seminars
Flexible work hours
Unlimited vacation
Paid parental leave

Company HQ

Mountain View, CA

Leadership

Sebastian Thrun

(Chairman)

Previously a professor of computer science at Stanford University. This experience encouraged him to found Udacity before he founded flying-car company Kitty Hawk of which he is currently CEO.

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