Senior UX Designer
OmnidianSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
[Remote] Sr. Product Designer, Assessments at Khan Academy
Mountain View, California, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EdTech, Nonprofit, EducationIndustries
Requirements
- Experience designing accessible and innovative product experiences for students in a scrappy, iterative environment
- Comfort working in ambiguity and charting a path forward
- Ability to collaborate with product, engineering, subject matter experts, and leverage generative AI and data from pilot studies
- Experience ensuring experiences are accessible and integrated into larger product portfolios
- Previous experience contributing to a design system
Responsibilities
- Design innovative solutions for students, teachers, and administrators
- Conduct discovery work to understand key problem areas in the product space
- Collaborate closely with UX research to define knowledge gaps, research plans, and execute them
Skills
Product Design
UX Design
User Empathy
Figma
Sketch
Prototyping
User Research
Interaction Design
Visual Design
Design Systems
Khan Academy
Provides free online educational resources
About Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers free online educational resources and courses for students of all ages. The platform provides instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalized learning dashboard that allows users to learn at their own pace. Students can access a wide range of subjects, including math, science, history, and more, making it a comprehensive learning tool. Unlike many other educational platforms, Khan Academy focuses on providing all its resources for free, ensuring that anyone with internet access can benefit from high-quality education. The goal of Khan Academy is to democratize education and make learning accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or location.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$15.8MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Health and wellness benefits
Flexible time off
401(k) + matching
Affinity groups
Paid parental leave
Fun virtual events
Risks
Reliance on AI tools raises concerns about data privacy and security.
Partnership with Microsoft may limit flexibility in technology choices.
Resistance from educators towards AI tools in humanities subjects could hinder adoption.
Differentiation
Khan Academy offers a mastery-based learning system for personalized student progress.
The platform provides free SAT, LSAT, and Praxis prep in collaboration with major organizations.
Khan Academy's AI tool, Khanmigo, enhances learning with GPT-4 technology.
Upsides
Khan Academy's partnerships expand its reach and resources, enhancing educational offerings.
Growing demand for personalized learning tools boosts Khan Academy's relevance and adoption.
Increased philanthropic funding supports Khan Academy's mission to democratize education.
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