United States Remote (Global)

Wayfinder is hiring a Senior Designer

About the Role

This role involves leading design initiatives to create intuitive, accessible, and impactful user experiences across digital platforms, working closely with product and engineering teams to deliver solutions grounded in user research and business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation of user interfaces that prioritize usability and accessibility
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine product features
  • Conduct user research to inform design decisions and validate concepts
  • Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
  • Translate product requirements into effective visual design solutions
  • Iterate on designs based on user feedback and data insights
  • Maintain consistency across platforms through design system contributions
  • Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders
  • Advocate for the end user throughout the development lifecycle
  • Work closely with engineers to ensure accurate implementation
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
  • Document design processes and decisions for team reference
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging design technologies
  • Contribute to usability testing planning and execution
  • Identify opportunities to improve user workflows and interactions
  • Support brand alignment within digital experiences
  • Refine interaction models based on user behavior patterns
  • Participate in design critiques and provide constructive feedback
  • Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and guidelines
  • Collaborate on information architecture and navigation structures
  • Help define success metrics for design initiatives
  • Integrate feedback from stakeholders and users effectively
  • Balance business objectives with user-centered design principles
  • Drive design innovation while maintaining technical feasibility
  • Support onboarding and documentation for design handoffs

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in a design-related discipline
  • Experience in a startup or fast-growth environment
  • Background in motion or animation design
  • Familiarity with A/B testing and data-driven design
  • Experience with design token systems
  • Knowledge of internationalization and localization practices
  • Previous work in B2B or enterprise software
  • Exposure to AI-driven user interfaces
  • Contributions to open-source design projects

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and in-office collaboration

Team

Collaborative team environment focused on innovation and iterative design processes

Our Design Philosophy

We believe design should solve real problems with clarity and empathy. Our process emphasizes research, iteration, and collaboration to create meaningful experiences that evolve with user needs.

What We Look For

We value designers who are curious, adaptable, and driven by impact. Strong candidates combine technical skill with a deep understanding of human behavior and communication.

Available for qualified candidates requiring sponsorship

Required Skills
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Wayfinder
Wayfinder was founded at the Stanford d.school to help all K-12 students develop lives of meaning and purpose. Our goal is to become the preeminent future-readiness curriculum company in the world, leading the global movement of purpose, meaning, and belonging-based education worldwide.
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Posted 9 months ago