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Principal Product Designer at Ellevation Education | Boston, MA

Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design work, along with extensive experience in product design and a solid understanding of UX principles. Proficiency in design tools and familiarity with utilizing AI in design processes will be essential. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to lead projects from concept to implementation are also critical.

About the job

Ellevation Education is expanding its Product Design team to drive a pivotal transformation from a series of isolated solutions to a cohesive English Language Development (ELD) platform. Central to this transformation is the design process. As we integrate compliance, instruction, and assessment into streamlined workflows, we are in search of adept designers capable of not just envisioning the user experience but also crafting solutions that present a unified system rather than disparate tools.
 
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Product Designer to spearhead our UX strategy and advance our design systems. This role requires a blend of systems thinking, leadership in cross-research and development (R&D) design, and the establishment of benchmarks for AI-enhanced design workflows within the team. As a hands-on contributor, you will collaborate with senior Product and Engineering colleagues to shape the strategy and enhance our design system, known as Backpack.
 
Our Product Culture
 
Our organization is structured into small, resilient product teams that create specialized solutions. These teams operate cross-functionally, enabling product, design, and engineering to work in tandem, what we refer to as DevPro, minimizing functional silos. We emphasize outcomes over output, prioritizing early user engagement, validating hypotheses through research and prototyping, and rapidly iterating towards solutions that inspire high confidence.
 
While we operate within distinct teams, we maintain a strong focus on the integration and consistency of our solutions. Consistency is a fundamental aspect of our overarching goals, rather than a mere preference.
 
Designers are expected to leverage AI tools as on-demand collaborators to explore concepts swiftly, whether generating variations, stress-testing ideas, or accelerating the transition from problem identification to prototyping. This approach is not intended to replace craftsmanship but to enhance what can be achieved within time constraints. Your performance will be assessed based on your output using these tools, rather than solely on manual efforts.
 
We value Product Designers who possess strategic thinking capabilities and can approach challenges from various perspectives, balance trade-offs, and express how solutions fulfill both user and business needs. We celebrate accountability for results: conducting experiments, adjusting strategies based on insights, and delivering products that drive meaningful change.
 
This is a hybrid role based out of our headquarters in Boston, MA.

About Ellevation Education

At Ellevation Education, we are committed to transforming the educational experience for English Learners. Our innovative solutions empower educators and improve student outcomes, making a substantial impact on the future of education.

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