Wayfinder is looking for a Senior Designer to lead the development of exceptional design work that furthers our reputation as a design leader in education. In this role, you will drive creative across marketing and product teams, bringing our brand to life through print collateral, digital campaigns, learning materials, and in-app experiences.

What You'll Do

Develop compelling creative concepts and visual assets that drive Wayfinder’s product and marketing efforts forward.
Maintain visual consistency across departments and channels by owning and evolving brand guidelines and managing a robust library of visual assets.
Collaborate with the marketing team to create high-impact materials that support lead generation and sales, including landing pages, print collateral, trade booths, promotional videos, and social media content.
Enable Marketing self‑service via a maintained library of templates (Canva, Google Slides, etc.) and clear usage guidance.
Oversee the design, UX, and ongoing web development of Wayfinder’s public website and collaborate with Marketing to ensure it stays up-to-date.
Partner with the content team to design engaging, educator-friendly resources such as student workbooks, slide decks, toolkits, and video content.
Contribute visual design expertise to our digital product, supporting in-app experiences as needed.
Ensure all visual communication is aligned with the needs of our diverse audience: students, educators, school staff, and district leaders.
Collaborate with the Creative Director and Chief Product Officer to refine and evolve Wayfinder’s visual identity over time.
Periodically engage directly with customers to inform design decisions that meet real-world needs.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of relevant design experience, ideally in the education or EdTech space.
A portfolio that demonstrates a strong command of design fundamentals and creative problem-solving.
A proven track record of creating high-quality work across multiple formats and platforms including print, web, social, and events.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams— designers, marketers, engineers, and subject matter experts—to deliver intuitive, cohesive design solutions.
Comfort with design thinking and human-centered design methods.
Experience working directly with stakeholders and incorporating feedback into iterative design.
Strong communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly— visually, verbally, and in writing.
Outstanding organizational and time-management skills in fast-paced environments.
A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action.
Demonstrated success managing tiered review lanes and template-first enablement for a startup or similarly high-momentum organization.
Proficiency in design tools including Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Google Slides, Canva, Figma, and Webflow.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

Nice to Have

A degree in graphic design, advertising, marketing, product design, or a related discipline.
Prior experience designing for educational technology products or audiences.

Technical Stack

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Google Slides
Canva
Figma
Webflow

Team & Environment

Reports to the Chief Product Officer, partners with the Marketing team, and collaborates daily with Content and Engineering.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $85,000-$100,000
Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
401k
Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Flexible vacation policy.
Medical, dental, and vision policies.
Hardware and software you need to get the job done.
Regularly scheduled events, annual retreat, and celebrations.
Learning & Development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.

Work Mode

This is a remote position.

We strongly encourage people from traditionally underrepresented populations in tech - such as women, People of Color, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people - to apply.