Senior Product Designer (Discovery & Progress)

Brasov, Romania

Remote | Full Time



Join Mondly by Pearson, one of the leading language learning platforms worldwide, in our mission to revolutionize language education.


Mondly offers high-quality online learning in English and 40 other languages in a combination of 1300+ different language pairs. With innovative technology and engaging gamified content, we have won the trust of over 110 million customers globally. We lead the industry with cutting-edge technology such as VR, AR, and AI integrated into our core products, earning accolades like "Best New App" by Apple, "App of the Year" in EMEA by Facebook, "Editors' Choice" by Google, and "Best Apps of 2020" by Huawei.


With Mondly by Pearson, you'll be part of a company that is dedicated to making language learning accessible, innovative, and transformative for all. Our core values, from programming to design, marketing, and language courses, are anchored in innovation. Together, we can empower individuals to unlock their full language learning potential and make progress in their lives.



About the position

 

As a Senior Product Designer for Discovery and Progress, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our platform. You will focus on designing intuitive, engaging, and effective experiences that facilitate the discovery of new lessons and tracking of user progress. Your collaboration with cross-functional teams and your expertise in user-centered design will ensure our solutions are both innovative and practical.

 


Responsibilities

 

  • Lead design initiatives from concept to execution for the Discovery and Progress domains of the Mondly platform.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other designers to create innovative, user-friendly designs.
  • Translate user needs and business goals into creative solutions.
  • Develop comprehensive designs in Figma and interactive prototypes in FigJam to effectively communicate design ideas.
  • Conduct user interviews, usability tests, and A/B tests to gather user feedback and improve design solutions.
  • Work in an Agile development environment, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Advocate for design excellence, always aiming to meet both user needs and business goals.
  • Stay current with design trends, technologies, and best practices, bringing new ideas to the team.
  • Present your designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and stakeholders, capturing feedback to iterate upon.
  • Mentor junior designers, leading by example and providing constructive feedback.



Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in design, HCI, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in product design, ideally with a focus on EdTech
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in designing and launching successful EdTech products.
  • Deep understanding of design principles, including motion and interaction design.
  • Experience with Figma
  • Experience working with large-scale design systems
  • Strong ability to think holistically about user experiences and design systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and analytics.
  • Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with experience leading and guiding other designers.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present design concepts and prototypes to stakeholders.
  • Passion for learning and EdTech, and a desire to shape the future of these industries.
  • Familiarity with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and Google's Material UI and a strong understanding of design principles for VR and MR user interfaces.
  • Belief in Mondly’s mission to create a world where learning new languages is enjoyable and accessible to everyone with access to a smartphone
Benefits

At Mondly by Pearson, we believe the key to greatness lies in passion, dedication, achievement, and a good environment. We empower everyone to be at their best and we hold our team to high expectations, as we believe in their potential to achieve remarkable things. That’s why we offer a generous array of benefits and opportunities in return for your commitment.

Here are some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

  • Performance-based bonuses and attractive compensation
  • Discounted share purchase plan
  • Best in-class tech and software
  • Private medical insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexibility to work from home, the office or abroad
  • Team events, informal gatherings, and celebrations - online and offline
  • Extensive training and education resources
  • A free Premium Mondly subscription to brush up your language skills
  • The right environment for ambitions, high objectives, creativity, innovation, and teamwork

Join us at Mondly by Pearson and embark on a journey where high goals meet unparalleled rewards. Together, we can surpass boundaries, accomplish extraordinary feats, and shape the future of our industry