Product Designer at Modal

New York, New York, United States

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$180,000 – $220,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Social MediaIndustries

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience designing consumer-facing digital products, ideally for social or creator-driven platforms
  • Strong visual and interaction design skills — ability to craft elegant, intuitive interfaces and translate complex ideas into clear, usable designs
  • Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, FigJam, and prototyping tools (e.g. Principle, Framer, ProtoPie)
  • Gaming culture fluency: plays games and understands what makes game communities unique — from the language players use to the social dynamics that form around play
  • Experience designing for both desktop and mobile, with an understanding of platform-specific UX patterns and accessibility best practices
  • In-person: Based in NYC to work alongside the product team, 5 days in the office

Responsibilities

  • Design products that make sharing, discovering, and connecting around gaming moments seamless and fun
  • Work closely with engineers, researchers, and product leads to define the user experience of the Medal platform
  • Shape how gamers express themselves and engage with one another
  • Take ownership of core surfaces across mobile and desktop
  • Use understanding of user behavior, social systems, and game culture to craft experiences that feel native to gaming communities and genuinely delightful to use

Skills

Figma
FigJam
Principle
Framer
ProtoPie
Interaction Design
Visual Design
Mobile UX
Desktop UX
Accessibility

Modal

Employee training and skill development platform

About Modal

Modal Learning focuses on improving employee performance through skill development for businesses. Their main product, the Modal Mastery Platform, uses active learning techniques, including live cohort sessions, labs, and one-on-one coaching, to help employees engage with the material effectively. Unlike competitors, Modal Learning offers a subscription model that provides structured eight-week training programs, aligning skill development with organizational goals. The company's goal is to empower employees and help organizations retain talent by providing clear career development paths.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$30.8MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, EducationIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from established players and emerging startups could dilute Modal's market share.
Focus on data and AI may limit appeal to companies seeking broader skill development.
Economic downturns could reduce corporate spending on employee training, impacting revenue.

Differentiation

Modal offers personalized technical skills training with on-demand coaching.
The platform uses cohort-based learning to enhance engagement and retention.
Modal's strategic skills planning aligns training with business goals.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized learning experiences boosts Modal's market potential.
Growing emphasis on data and AI skills aligns with Modal's course offerings.
Subscription model provides steady revenue and predictable growth for Modal.

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