As the Director of Product Design, you will lead the transformation of how hundreds of thousands of students and families experience AoPS, shaping a unified journey that makes world-class problem-solving education more discoverable, engaging, and effective.
Requirements
- Strong product design experience (~8+ years) with a track record of shipping high-quality, user-centered products
- Experience leading or mentoring designers, with a player-coach mindset
- Ability to operate across levels, from systems thinking and strategy to interaction and visual design details
- Experience working in both structured and fast-moving environments
- Strong design judgment and ability to give clear, actionable critique
- Experience building or contributing to design systems at scale
- Experience incorporating user insights and data into product and design decisions, and building a culture of continuous learning and evidence-based decision-making
- Ability to translate brand principles into product experiences (not just visual design)
- Interest in and openness to emerging tools and technologies (including AI) and how they can improve team effectiveness
- Excellent collaboration skills across Product, Engineering, and cross-functional partners
- Strong alignment with AoPS's mission and a genuine interest in how students learn, persist through challenge, and develop deep problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO Plan
- Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)