Product Designer (Fixed-Term)

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 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Job Description Summary: 

The Product Designer will work on concepts, sketching, prototyping, and designing digital educational assessments, reporting tools, and intervention products for Kindergarten–12th grade, from the research and planning stages to final asset delivery. In this role, the candidate will collaborate with designers, developers, a product owner, QA engineers, and key stakeholders in an iterative, agile process.

The ideal candidate will understand a product’s vision and guiding design principles, and translate them into unique and comprehensive design solutions.

The Product Designer will demonstrate solid conceptual, visualization, and communication skills during all phases of creative development, from inception to asset delivery. This position requires a deep understanding of current technologies and design trends, and a desire to push the limits of innovation, creativity, and storytelling using digital platforms.

*This is a Fixed-Term role with an anticipated end date of October 31, 2026.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand research findings and product requirements

• Brainstorm creative solutions and capture ideas "on paper" (freehand or digital sketches)

• Design original prototypes based on a thorough understanding of the product vision and user stories

• Create high-quality, engaging designs with strong attention to detail within project time frames

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and teammates on iterations and final deliverables

• Oversee proper implementation of designs with developers and QA engineers

• Develop concepts into screen flows and diagrams

• Produce high-fidelity wireframes and design specifications

• Design for a range of devices, including tablets and phones

• Design for a range of users, including educators and young students

• Collaborate with developers, illustrators, writers, and stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with end-to-end product design

• Experience representing or working with data visualization within UI

• Proven ability to create and export UI assets

• Understanding of how qualitative research and data inform product and design decisions

• Awareness of user roles and permissions in multi-user tools or platforms

• Strong visual design and typographic sensibility

• Interaction design expertise and experience collaborating with engineers

• Familiarity with working within and contributing to design systems and component libraries

• Experience using storytelling in stakeholder communications

• Expertise with Figma, Adobe CC, and Notion

• Experience designing responsive desktop and mobile experiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with digital product design in education technology or a related field

• Enthusiasm for contributing to the landscape of education

• Experience designing with accessibility as a priority

• Understanding of how structured data or metadata informs UX

• Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS

• Ability to gather and document user experience requirements

• Experience with data visualization, visual design, or game design

• Experience designing features or tools that enable user-generated content

• Lived experience teaching or tutoring K–12 students

• Formal education in Interaction Design, Communication Design, User Experience, or a related field

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $81,000 - $90,000.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.  If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

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