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"Design is where science and art break even."
— Robin Mathew
As a User Experience Designer, you will lead the design of innovative, AI-powered products that help children learn to read and teachers drive literacy growth. You will craft elegant designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into intuitive experiences.
Responsibilities
- Translate product vision and user needs into clear flows, wireframes, prototypes, and final designs.
- Deliver designs that balance speed, usability, and visual excellence.
- Manage and communicate design rationale, aligning cross-functional partners around user experience goals.
- Mentor and support other designers in maintaining consistency and craft.
- Partner closely with Product Managers and Engineers to define user problems, scope solutions, and deliver intuitive, AI-enhanced experiences.
- Advocate for user-centered design decisions that also align with business goals and founder vision.
- Collaborate across teams — from Learning Science to Marketing — to ensure a cohesive brand and product experience.
- Participate in sprint planning, design reviews, and retrospectives to ensure agile and efficient delivery.
- Leverage AI tools to accelerate ideation, design exploration, and iteration.
- Research and integrate emerging AI capabilities to enhance personalization, adaptivity, and engagement in Amira’s products.
- Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to explore how AI can drive dynamic user interfaces and content experiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- 3-5 years of experience as a UX/UI or Product Designer in SaaS, edtech, or consumer apps.
- Deep experience designing and shipping high-quality experiences in fast-paced, startup-like environments.
- Strong visual design expertise with a refined sense of typography, layout, and brand application.
- Skilled in using modern AI design tools and workflows (e.g., Galileo, Midjourney, Figma AI, ChatGPT, or equivalent).
- Comfortable working with founders and stakeholders to bring a vision to life.
- Excellent communicator who can present and defend design decisions clearly while welcoming feedback.
- Hands-on, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with design systems, agile collaboration, and rapid iteration.
- Passion for improving education and student outcomes through thoughtful, human-centered design.
Key Skills
- UI design expertise in Figma (or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of responsive design across devices and screen sizes.
- Ability to maintain and evolve a design system.
- Proficiency in writing design documentation and specifications.
- Experience working with analytics platforms (ideally Mixpanel) to inform design decisions.
- Front-end coding knowledge (HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript) (Bonus).
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
- Flexible time off
- Stock option ownership
- Cutting-edge work
- The opportunity to help children around the world reach their full potential
About Amira Learning Inc
The first intelligent reading assistant that listens to students read out loud, delivers personalized tutoring, and provides detailed data for educators; Amira has been proven to accelerate reading growth. Every child deserves the chance to become a reader.
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