The Role

• Drive the end-to-end design architecture for the Next-Gen Administrator platform.
• Approach a suite of products as a system, working cross-functionally to meet business objectives and create competitive advantage.
• Increase engagement and usability of current school and district administrator platform.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and product management on long-term vision for the Next-Gen Admin platform.
• Support end-to-end information architecture across multi-product ecosystem.

What You'll Do

• Leverage product design and systems thinking skills to advocate for a clear Design POV for platform enhancements.
• Create end-to-end design artifacts including journey maps, system maps, wireframes, flows, mockups, and prototypes.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Content, and Partnerships to iterate and design new experiences.
• Plan and facilitate light research sessions in collaboration with Senior Design Manager and UXR specialists.
• Drive design side of projects through strong project management, fast execution on iterations, and clear communication of rationale.
• Maintain and propose changes to the design systems ensuring internal consistency and usability.
• Build alignment across diverse teams by presenting ideas effectively to varied stakeholders.
• Cultivate a growth mindset, solicit feedback, and partner with Brand and Visual Design.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Design teammates and cross-functional partners.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of relevant experience on in-house product design teams.
• Outstanding skills in information architecture, ecosystem design, interaction design, prototyping, and visual design.
• Ability to manage ambiguous broad problems and smaller projects.
• Active participant in design reviews, providing and soliciting feedback.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical partners.
• Comfortable in ambiguous, dynamic environments similar to startups.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and gather stakeholder buy-in.
• Lean approach to product design focusing on fast learning and shipping concise valuable experiences.
• Qualities valued: introspective, mature, low-ego, emotionally intelligent, growth mindset, proactive, and adaptable.
• Excited about education with curiosity about learning processes.
• Motivated by Khan Academy’s mission to provide free world-class education to anyone, anywhere.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural competency and inclusive perspectives to drive belonging.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries with ranges from $152,908 - $160,553 USD (US-based) and $206,626 - $216,958 CAD (Canada-based).
• Ample paid time off and 8 wellness days per year.
• Remote-first culture with flexibility.
• Generous parental leave.
• 401(k) with matching and comprehensive insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life.