Everyday Speech
Senior Product Designer
Everyday Speech, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Everyday Speech
is a leader in Social-Emotional Learning. Primarily a teaching solution for public schools, our Social Learning Platform (SLP) provides educators with curriculum materials for students of ALL ages across special education and general education classes. Our curriculums teach students the strategies and life skills they need to regulate their emotions, solve problems, cope with the stresses of modern life, and interact with the world around them. Our platform is used in 2,500 school districts in the US and has impacted millions of students around the world.
Everyday Speech is right for you if:You care about making a positive impact.End each day knowing that your work had a direct impact on the well-being of hundreds of thousands of at-risk students across the world. Project success means more than just shipping features - it means improving the lives of students and educators.You value being a part of a company that takes care of its team.Not only do we have
extremely happy team members , we also have incredible perks. Participate in our health/wellness and retirement benefit offerings, and between having every other Friday off (3-day weekends!) and our flexible PTO plan, that elusive work-life balance is an actual thing here.You want to work for a true, remote-only company.We’ve never had an office and never will. Our team is spread across 11 countries and 4 continents. We take remote work seriously and know how to support a distributed team. We give you the flexibility to work in a way that’s best for you, but still have high standards and accountability.You want to join a startup that is growing rapidly *and* sustainably.We have launched new products, maintained NPS scores of 70+, maintained eNPS (internal, employee score) of 90+, rapidly grown our team, and exponentially increased our user base, all over the last few years. Yet, as a fully bootstrapped company, our growth is organic and sustainable. Our focus is delivering value to students and educators, not paying back investors.As a member of the Product Department, the
Senior Product Designer
will be responsible for leading complex design projects and mentoring junior team members, using your expertise in product design and K12 education technology. You will make strategic, data-driven decisions, build strong collaborative relationships, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation in your product team. Your proactive approach to problem-solving and effective communication will drive the success of our products and help us achieve company and product objectives.The ideal candidate is someone that is values aligned:Starts with empathy , knowing when to praise the work of your teammates and when to challenge the work of others to lead to better product for our users.Ruthlessly prioritizes
to support team and company goals, and creates focus and trade-offs that balance optimizing for learning, team capacity, and user need.Creates momentum , in their team by making efficient decisions, continuous improvement in their work, and proactively solving for risks and blockers.Is
fearlessly objective , constantly asking “Why?” and is not afraid to find answers from our users, our data, and our analytics, even if it goes against your own ideas.Exercises agency , solving design problems no one asked them to specifically solve and speaking up when something isn’t working.Your work will have a significant impact on our product and the experience for every educator on the platform.In this role, you will:Lead major and minor product design efforts, from small usability improvements to whole product information architecture revisions, ensuring high standards and quality.Collaborate cross-functionally with your product team of engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders, using empathy and strong teamwork to achieve collective goals and roadmap.Utilize your strong understanding of design principles, user experience best practices, and visual design, in your own work as well as providing guidance and sharing best practices with other designers on the team, fostering the growth and development of product design as a whole.Conduct user research, analyze data, and apply insights to make informed design decisions that enhance our educator’s experience.Promote a culture of regular feedback, reflection, and iterative progress to ensure continuous enhancement of products and processes.What We’re Looking For:In addition to values alignment…5 years of experience working as a product designer or similar in a team building a software productExperience in conducting and analyzing user research studies and translating insights into actionable design improvements.Strong written, visual, and verbal communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teammates and other designers.Expertise in agile product development methodologies.Ideally, experience in designing for K12 education technology or classroom use.Availability during our overlap hours: UTC+2 — UTC-7In the short term (the first 3 months), you will:Onboard and become familiar with our product and design practices.Lead the research and design of an important set of features.Establish strong working relationships with teammates.Begin sharing your knowledge and feedback with other designers and contributing to team best practices.In the Long term, you will:Partner with the team to deliver large-scale projects from concept to completion.Influence and improve the overall design culture and processes.Continuously identify opportunities for design improvement and innovation.Salary:
$124,400 USD AnnuallyBenefits:For US Hires:Cigna health insurance - 100% premium coverage for team members and 50% coverage for dependentsDental and Vision coverage - 100% premium coverage for team members and 50% coverage for dependents3% employer-match on 401k$50k life insurance / AD&DFlexible PTO PlanSeparate sick leave policyHome office reimbursementsMeaningful DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging) initiatives with optional employee panel participationEvery other Friday off after 90 days!For International Contractors:Wellness Reimbursement PolicyRetirement Savings Reimbursement PolicyFlexible PTO PlanSeparate sick leave policyHome office ReimbursementsMeaningful DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging) initiatives with optional employee panel participationEvery other Friday off after 90 days!See
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is a leader in Social-Emotional Learning. Primarily a teaching solution for public schools, our Social Learning Platform (SLP) provides educators with curriculum materials for students of ALL ages across special education and general education classes. Our curriculums teach students the strategies and life skills they need to regulate their emotions, solve problems, cope with the stresses of modern life, and interact with the world around them. Our platform is used in 2,500 school districts in the US and has impacted millions of students around the world.
Everyday Speech is right for you if:You care about making a positive impact.End each day knowing that your work had a direct impact on the well-being of hundreds of thousands of at-risk students across the world. Project success means more than just shipping features - it means improving the lives of students and educators.You value being a part of a company that takes care of its team.Not only do we have
extremely happy team members , we also have incredible perks. Participate in our health/wellness and retirement benefit offerings, and between having every other Friday off (3-day weekends!) and our flexible PTO plan, that elusive work-life balance is an actual thing here.You want to work for a true, remote-only company.We’ve never had an office and never will. Our team is spread across 11 countries and 4 continents. We take remote work seriously and know how to support a distributed team. We give you the flexibility to work in a way that’s best for you, but still have high standards and accountability.You want to join a startup that is growing rapidly *and* sustainably.We have launched new products, maintained NPS scores of 70+, maintained eNPS (internal, employee score) of 90+, rapidly grown our team, and exponentially increased our user base, all over the last few years. Yet, as a fully bootstrapped company, our growth is organic and sustainable. Our focus is delivering value to students and educators, not paying back investors.As a member of the Product Department, the
Senior Product Designer
will be responsible for leading complex design projects and mentoring junior team members, using your expertise in product design and K12 education technology. You will make strategic, data-driven decisions, build strong collaborative relationships, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation in your product team. Your proactive approach to problem-solving and effective communication will drive the success of our products and help us achieve company and product objectives.The ideal candidate is someone that is values aligned:Starts with empathy , knowing when to praise the work of your teammates and when to challenge the work of others to lead to better product for our users.Ruthlessly prioritizes
to support team and company goals, and creates focus and trade-offs that balance optimizing for learning, team capacity, and user need.Creates momentum , in their team by making efficient decisions, continuous improvement in their work, and proactively solving for risks and blockers.Is
fearlessly objective , constantly asking “Why?” and is not afraid to find answers from our users, our data, and our analytics, even if it goes against your own ideas.Exercises agency , solving design problems no one asked them to specifically solve and speaking up when something isn’t working.Your work will have a significant impact on our product and the experience for every educator on the platform.In this role, you will:Lead major and minor product design efforts, from small usability improvements to whole product information architecture revisions, ensuring high standards and quality.Collaborate cross-functionally with your product team of engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders, using empathy and strong teamwork to achieve collective goals and roadmap.Utilize your strong understanding of design principles, user experience best practices, and visual design, in your own work as well as providing guidance and sharing best practices with other designers on the team, fostering the growth and development of product design as a whole.Conduct user research, analyze data, and apply insights to make informed design decisions that enhance our educator’s experience.Promote a culture of regular feedback, reflection, and iterative progress to ensure continuous enhancement of products and processes.What We’re Looking For:In addition to values alignment…5 years of experience working as a product designer or similar in a team building a software productExperience in conducting and analyzing user research studies and translating insights into actionable design improvements.Strong written, visual, and verbal communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teammates and other designers.Expertise in agile product development methodologies.Ideally, experience in designing for K12 education technology or classroom use.Availability during our overlap hours: UTC+2 — UTC-7In the short term (the first 3 months), you will:Onboard and become familiar with our product and design practices.Lead the research and design of an important set of features.Establish strong working relationships with teammates.Begin sharing your knowledge and feedback with other designers and contributing to team best practices.In the Long term, you will:Partner with the team to deliver large-scale projects from concept to completion.Influence and improve the overall design culture and processes.Continuously identify opportunities for design improvement and innovation.Salary:
$124,400 USD AnnuallyBenefits:For US Hires:Cigna health insurance - 100% premium coverage for team members and 50% coverage for dependentsDental and Vision coverage - 100% premium coverage for team members and 50% coverage for dependents3% employer-match on 401k$50k life insurance / AD&DFlexible PTO PlanSeparate sick leave policyHome office reimbursementsMeaningful DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging) initiatives with optional employee panel participationEvery other Friday off after 90 days!For International Contractors:Wellness Reimbursement PolicyRetirement Savings Reimbursement PolicyFlexible PTO PlanSeparate sick leave policyHome office ReimbursementsMeaningful DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging) initiatives with optional employee panel participationEvery other Friday off after 90 days!See
this presentation
to learn more about our work values and what it’s like to be part of our team!
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