[Remote] Staff Product Designer, Language and Literature (30 months fixed-term) at Khan Academy

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Education, NonprofitIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong product design and systems thinking skills to develop and advocate for a clear design point of view for a new team. Experience with end-to-end design artifacts, including customer journey mapping, wireframing, and low-to-high fidelity mockups, is required. Familiarity with rapid prototyping for hypothesis testing and a drive to make a positive impact on education are also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Staff Product Designer will drive the end-to-end design strategy and solutions for AI-driven reading comprehension and writing tools for secondary classrooms. Responsibilities include approaching a suite of products as a system, working cross-functionally to meet business objectives, and creating a competitive market advantage. Immediate tasks involve increasing engagement and usability of the Writing Coach product, developing AI reading skill practice activities, and designing tools to support humanities teacher workflows.

Skills

Product Design

UX Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Learning Gaps

User Research

Educational Technology

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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