Director of Product Design

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)