Associate Product Designer

At Macmillan Learning, we’re committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you’re a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you’ll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you’re excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast‑paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

As an Associate Product Designer, you’ll bring ideas to life through thoughtful, hands‑on design work. Much of your time will be spent using Figma (our current product design shared workspace) to build, refine, and iterate on screens, flows, and components that make our learning products more intuitive and engaging. You’ll transform feedback, research findings, and design direction into tangible user experiences that help students and instructors reach their goals.

You’ll work closely with other designers, product managers, and engineers, translating concepts into production‑ready designs that align with our systems and standards. You’ll participate in critiques, apply accessibility and usability principles, and learn how design decisions connect to both business outcomes and user needs.

Your work will often focus on the details of pixel‑perfect execution, consistent interaction patterns, and thoughtful handoffs; but each project will grow your understanding of the full design process. Over time, you’ll develop your confidence, expand your skills, and contribute to a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and the craft of design. This role exists to help you grow into a well‑rounded designer while delivering meaningful, high‑quality design work that moves our products forward.

We know that talented candidates sometimes hesitate to apply when they don’t meet every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply if you’re excited about this role and believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement. We’re looking for people who are passionate about our mission and can bring valuable perspectives to our work. Different experiences, skills, and approaches all have the potential to strengthen what we do. If this opportunity interests you, we’d love to hear how your unique background and abilities could contribute to our team’s success. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone can do their best work and where diverse viewpoints are valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply – we’re excited to learn about the different ways you might add value to our organization.

Major Responsibilities

Design Execution

• Apply foundational UX and visual design skills to create user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for clearly scoped features.
• Deliver design artifacts that align with established design systems, accessibility standards, and brand guidelines.
• Iterate based on feedback and quality assurance reviews.

Collaboration and Cross‑Functional Alignment

• Work closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to translate user and business needs into clear, actionable designs.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, design critiques, and reviews to ensure alignment across disciplines.

Research and User Understanding

• Assist with user research activities, including note‑taking, analysis, and synthesizing insights.
• Apply findings to improve design outcomes and validate design decisions.

Process and Documentation

• Contribute to maintaining organized design files, consistent documentation, and adherence to established design processes.
• Support the team’s operational effectiveness through good file hygiene and project organization.

Learning and Professional Development

• Engage in mentorship, feedback, and learning opportunities to deepen understanding of design craft, product strategy, and business context.
• Build toward increasing autonomy and readiness for the next level.

Required Qualifications

• Foundational proficiency with modern design tools (strong, demonstrable Figma skills required).
• Understanding of product design principles, usability, and accessibility.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or project‑based experience in digital product design.
• Familiarity with responsive and accessible design practices.
• Exposure to user research and agile development environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or related field.
• A commitment to advancing design excellence within an organization dedicated to transforming education through technology.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Exemption Status: Exempt

Physical Requirements: Requires periods of close concentration; must be able to multi‑task; must be able to travel occasionally; work overtime – more than 40 hours a week – regularly, as needed.

The position is eligible for remote employment, excluding Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Please include a portfolio URL with your application.

Regular full‑time and qualifying part‑time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee’s date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same‑sex and opposite‑sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.

• Competitive pay and bonus plan
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity
• Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, Election Day, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
• 100% employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• And much more!

Travel Required

Yes, 10%

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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