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Head Of Design

Quizlet 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America

$212,000 - $289,000 Full-time Director

The role involves setting the visual and experiential direction for AI-powered learning tools while working hands-on to ship production-quality prototypes. Eventually, the position will transition into leading the design organization, managing product designers, and overseeing design quality across the company.

Responsibilities

  • The role involves setting the visual and experiential direction for AI-powered learning tools while working hands-on to ship production-quality prototypes. Eventually, the position will transition into leading the design organization, managing product designers, and overseeing design quality across the company.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have 15+ years of product design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating principal-level craft and systems design ability. Proficiency in using AI tools for design and prototyping, along with proven experience in cross-functional leadership, is required.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid family leave
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • Commuter benefits
  • Wellness benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Volunteer programs
  • Professional development resources

Key Skills

Design leadership Visual design Experience design AI‑assisted prototyping Design systems Cross‑functional team management Product design craft Systems design User research Stakeholder communication Mentoring Strategic thinking Prototyping tools Collaboration with engineers Creative direction

About Quizlet

Quizlet is a leading consumer learning brand that builds learning tools to inspire and empower students and teachers. Our team is already supporting a user base of over 60 million active users. We're also among the top 20 U.S. websites and top education apps for iOS and Android - and it's only the beginning. We’re a fast-growing Series C startup, valued at $1 Billion and backed by Union Square Ventures, Costanoa Venture Capital, Icon Ventures, Owl Ventures, Altos Ventures and General Atlantic. With our massive reach and focus on delivering high-quality innovative learning tools, we're having a major global impact on education. Read more at https://quizlet.com/mission. Come join us — we're hiring!

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