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Product Design Strategist

Product DesignerProduct DesignerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2014H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$110K - $130K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

• Design the experiences that move metrics • Craft beautiful, engaging interfaces for elementary and middle school students, making complex educational concepts feel accessible and fun • Shape product strategy by connecting user needs, business goals, and technical constraints into coherent solutions, then make tough calls about feature prioritization and scope • Keep track of schedules, dependencies, and unresolved decisions while bringing developers the complete picture - edge cases, error states, and precise interaction documentation • Understand Paper's business context before tackling design problems, connecting educational outcomes, student engagement metrics, and business impact to create solutions that satisfy all stakeholders

Job Requirements

Strong portfolio demonstrating illustration skills and visual design that connects with younger audiences (elementary through middle school)
Experience designing consumer products, gaming experiences, educational tools, or youth-focused apps where engagement and retention actually matter
Comfort with modern design tools (Figma, etc.) and excitement about new workflows that amplify creative output
An eye for detail and an instinct for what makes interfaces feel
Deep curiosity about game mechanics, habit formation, behavioral psychology, and what makes students come back tomorrow
Ability to balance qualitative insights with quantitative data to make product decisions - and the judgment to know which should lead
Track record of not just designing features but defining them, scoping them, and managing them through to measurable impact
Comfort writing specs, setting priorities, and having the difficult conversations about what not to build
You spend your first conversation with any stakeholder asking questions about goals, constraints, and context before jumping to solutions
You see how your work fits into the bigger picture of customer experience, growth, and business opportunities
You can articulate design decisions in terms of business strategy, not just user needs or aesthetic preferences
You understand that exceptional design work is dead in the water without the acute management skills to carry it from idea to delivered solution
Comfort with ambiguity and excitement about defining your role as you grow into it
Willingness to experiment with new workflows and share what you learn with the team

Benefits

Comprehensive & competitive compensation
Health benefits
Retirement plan
Stock options
Vacation days
Sick days
4 extra weeks off
$500 stipend to set-up workspace
$100 monthly stipends for ongoing workspace needs
Generous paid parental leave
Unlimited access to tutoring and educational support for children of Paper employees