Product Designer

Summary

We are looking for a passionate, innovative, and user-obsessed Product Designer to join our team at Subject. As a Product Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping our user experience, crafting intuitive and visually compelling designs that empower learners, educators, and administrators. You’ll work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers and educators to create delightful and impactful design solutions that help students thrive.

This is not your average product design role—we don’t have traditional product managers. At Subject, we ask our designers to be holistic product thinkers. This is an opportunity for a Product Designer who wants to both leverage their design skills and have a significant impact on the overall direction of the product. You’ll contribute to ideation, documentation, and delivery of features, playing a pivotal role in the end-to-end product development process.

For this position, we are looking for a designer with exceptional visual design skills—a super creative visual designer who wants to do more than just design screens and flows. We need someone who can elevate the visual language of our product with innovative and imaginative design, bringing a fresh perspective to how students and educators experience learning.

Finally, we are a team that is highly talented and highly committed. We ask a lot of each other, including long days (starting by 8am), long weeks (60 hours), and collaboration in-person in our Beverly Hills office. In return we get to solve hard and meaningful problems for students and teachers across the country. We’re looking for someone who is excited about the mission and ready to put the time in to elevate our work.

About Subject

Subject is an educational technology startup on a mission to revolutionize classroom experiences. Backed by leading investors including Kleiner Perkins, SoftBank Opportunity Fund, and Owl Ventures, we're building a global community of students through on-demand, engaging learning experiences. Based in LA, we’re growing rapidly as we transform the education landscape.

Mission
To maximize the potential of all learners and educators regardless of zip code.

Vision
Revolutionize education by empowering students to exceed their current potential, fostering a more educated and successful society.

Our Values

Education Obsessed: We’re committed to creating the best learning experiences possible for students and educators. Feedback drives us, and we constantly iterate to meet the needs of our users.

Championship Sports Team: We operate as a cohesive, high-performing team that prioritizes collective success over individual accolades. Excellence and grit define our work ethic and collaboration.

Speed: We value rapid iteration and decision-making to deliver impact quickly. Mistakes are part of growth; integrity and learning are our guiding principles.

Empathy: We embrace diverse perspectives and prioritize understanding. Empathy fuels our creativity and drives us to build meaningful products and connections.

The Opportunity

As a Product Designer at Subject, you will:

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with engineers and other stakeholders to create user-centered designs aligned with business goals.
• Craft Intuitive Solutions: Design user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, and polished interfaces that address user needs and pain points.
• Champion Design Excellence: Ensure that designs are visually stunning, functional, and accessible, maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Think Holistically: Contribute to the overall product strategy, ideating and documenting features that align with the company’s vision and mission.
• Push Visual Boundaries: Bring innovative visual design skills to the table, crafting creative and impactful designs that go beyond traditional UI expectations.
• Advocate for the User: Incorporate user research, feedback, and data into design decisions, championing the voice of the student, teacher, and administrator.
• Iterate Rapidly: Embrace a fast-paced environment, delivering designs quickly while balancing quality and user experience.
• Contribute to the Design System: Enhance and maintain our design system to ensure consistency across products and platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in product design or a related field, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your skills in UX, interaction design, and visual design, with examples of innovative and creative work.
• Excellence with Figma.
• Experience with user research methods and applying insights to your designs.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to balance user needs with business goals.
• Passion for education and designing products that make a meaningful impact.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Equal Opportunity for All

Subject is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a workplace that amplifies, nurtures, and empowers unique identities and experiences. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please advise your company contact.

Total Rewards

At Subject, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our team. To support this, we offer:
Generous health and dental benefits for you and your family.
Professional growth opportunities and learning resources.
Catered breakfast and lunch.
Equity participation through our stock option plan.

Beyond compensation, our team shares a profound sense of mission and the opportunity to help shape the learning platform of the future. Compensation packages are tailored to reflect individual career level, skills, and experience.