Product Designer for a 125+ employee (and growing) remote education non-profit providing professional learning to K-12 educators nationally

Type of Vacancy: Salaried, full-time

Start date: August-September 2025

Location: Remote

Report to: Senior Director, Teaching Lab Innovation Studio

Supervises: Dependent on project, Product Designer may be a Project Leader with project team supervision and leadership development responsibilities

Compensation : The full salary range for this position is $106,000 - $160,335 annually. This range represents the full earning potential for the role, including opportunities for salary growth over time based on performance, tenure, and organizational budget. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $106,000 - $139,825. Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint of the full salary range ($139,825) to allow for continued growth in the role over time. There are two types of experience being considered for this role: Experience that is directly relevant to the role and Total Working Experience, in all fields. This includes: internships, part-time work, and consulting work. In collaboration with the hiring manager, the People and Culture team calculates experience based on the candidate’s most current resume. When calculating the offer, consideration is given to candidates who possess additional qualifications (i.e., desired qualifications).

Teaching Lab is an equal-opportunity employer committed to reflecting the diversity of the students we serve. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Who We Are

Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life-long learning and meaningful lives.In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes.To learn more about Teaching Lab, explore our website at www.teachinglab.org .

Summary Of Position

Teaching Lab's Innovation Studio is seeking a dedicated and experienced Product Designer to play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our edtech products. In this role, you will work with the Innovation Studio, a unit of Teaching Lab created to incubate high-impact ideas made possible by the dramatic progress in generative AI. This role will play a critical part in designing intuitive, accessible, and engaging user experiences for products in the TL Studio.

Duties And Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for the Product Designer include:
Design intuitive, engaging, and accessible user interfaces for the Studio products
Conduct UX research to understand user needs and gather feedback, including usability testing, surveys, and stakeholder interviews
Serve as an advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle
Iterate on designs based on user research findings, stakeholder feedback, and product team priorities
Maintain and update design systems to optimize design processes and ensure consistency
Work closely with cross-functional team members to align design solutions with product goals
Contribute to design discussions and brainstorming sessions to drive innovation and continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director, Teaching Lab Innovation Studio and/or Executive Team.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY SUCCESS INDICATORS (KSI)

The Product Designer is accountable for achieving goals set in collaboration with their manager, aligned with annual goals, and especially, Key Success Indicators (KSI). Below are examples of measured outcomes for Key Success Indicators (KSI). Additional information will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
As applicable, within the role, model the radical commitments for our values.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Design, or a related field or the completion of a UX/UI design program, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of professional experience in Product Design (UX/UI)
Proven experience designing digital products, including wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs
Proficiency with design tools, specifically Figma
Experience conducting and incorporating user research and usability testing into the design process
Strong understanding of UX design principles, user-centered design processes, and accessibility best practices
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present design concepts clearly to stakeholders
Ability to work independently and manage more than one project simultaneously
Passion for improving educational outcomes and empowering teachers
Deep empathy for K-12 teachers and students
A passion for creating inclusive and accessible digital experiences that cater to diverse user needs and abilities
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and take initiative, with a proactive and creative mindset

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in education or working on educational products
Understanding of educational theories and practices, particularly related to teaching and learning technologies
Strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts
Proficiency with data-driven decision-making, including A/B testing and analytics

Working Conditions And Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule to support operational needs
Ability to perform the essential project, duties, and responsibilities with or without accommodation
All team members are expected to support program/project needs which could mean that you play multiple roles at Teaching Lab (i.e., project lead, support, subject matter expert, etc.).

TEACHING LAB’S VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Teaching Lab seeks to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning by reaching more educators every year with the highest impact programming.

Teaching Lab’s Ultimate Goals Are

Educators learn more than they would without us
Students learn more than they would without us, in a way that cannot be predicted by race, gender, or family income
Educators we serve say they love our approach, and they want to keep doing it to advance educational equity

All employees are expected to embrace Teaching Lab Values, which are necessary to develop Teaching Lab Competencies, which help us to achieve our Ultimate Goals.

Collaboration & Responsive Service
Resilient Solution-Finding
Research & Learning With Humility
Accountable Excellence
Equity & Justice

CLOSING DATE

This position opened on July 11, 2025 and will close on July 18, 2025. All applications received between July 11, 2025 and July 18, 2025 will be reviewed by the hiring team.

$106,000 - $139,825 a year

The full salary range for this position is $106,000 - $160,335 annually. This range represents the full earning potential for the role, including opportunities for salary growth over time based on performance, tenure, and organizational budget. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $106,000 - $139,825. Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint of the full salary range ($139,825) to allow for continued growth in the role over time. There are two types of experience being considered for this role: Experience that is directly relevant to the role and Total Working Experience, in all fields. This includes: internships, part-time work, and consulting work. In collaboration with the hiring manager, the People and Culture team calculates experience based on the candidate’s most current resume. When calculating the offer, consideration is given to candidates who possess additional qualifications (i.e., desired qualifications).

Application Terms & Conditions

I understand that any falsification or omission of information from this Employment Application can disqualify me from employment (includes rescinding an offer of employment or if hired, employment termination).

I understand that this Employment Application is not an offer of employment. If employed, employment is at will, and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time.

I understand that if I am offered a conditional offer of employment, it would be contingent upon successful pre-work checks, which include references and verifications/checks for a social security number, education, employment, criminal records search (national and county), global watch list, and sex offender status. Depending on a specific partnership/contract requirement, the criminal background check process could include fingerprinting. At Teaching Lab’s discretion and with an individual’s signed consent, other checks could be completed based on the nature of the position. Moreover, I understand that Teaching Lab participates in a background monitoring service that provides updates for criminal records and sex offender status.

I understand that if I am offered and accept an offer of employment, I will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9), and provide supporting documents within three days of my hire date. Non-compliance will result in termination of employment. Teaching Lab participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Teaching Lab is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before any action is taken against you, including terminating your employment. Teaching Lab can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. EVerify and Right to Work posters.

I understand that if I am offered and accept an offer of employment, if I have a need for an accommodation related to a disabling (medical) condition that the request must be communicated to People & Culture for review and approval. All requests will be considered as part of the Americans with Disabilities Interactive Process.

I understand that if I am offered and accept an offer of employment, Teaching Lab has an expectation to be the primary employer for all employees. Specifically, having another full-time employer in addition to full-time employment at Teaching Lab is not permitted, and no other employment or outside contracting relationship of any kind is permitted unless otherwise disclosed on the Outside Work Disclosure form and approved by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Employees who are found in violation of this expectation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including separation from employment.

I understand that if I am offered and accept an offer of employment, I must undergo a 90 day introductory period. During this time, appropriateness for the role and performance are evaluated. At the end of the 90 day introductory period, Teaching Lab and/or the employee can end the employment relationship at will.

Teaching Lab has a payroll direct deposit program. I understand that if I am employed, I am not required to enroll in Teaching Lab’s payroll direct deposit program, and I would be paid via a paper check.

I understand that if I am employed, all work materials/resources that are provided by Teaching Lab are considered property of Teaching Lab, and are solely for the use of work for Teaching Lab.

I understand that if I am employed, I will be required to sign acknowledgment of receipt and abide by all policies and procedures, requirements, and expectations as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

In relation to the position that I am applying for, I voluntarily give Teaching Lab consent to make a thorough investigation of my background, and release from liability all parties in connection with the supply and use of such information.

The submission of my application serves as acknowledgment and agreement to the above terms and conditions.

Product Designer

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