Director of Product Design at Ellevationeducation

For the past 13 years, Ellevation Education has served as a vital partner to school districts across the United States. We provide software solutions to over 1,800 districts, supporting the teachers and specialists who work with English Learners. As a rapidly growing organization, we are committed to helping these students reach their highest aspirations. We are currently seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Product Design to lead our design organization and shape the user experience across our entire product suite. This is a remote role, though you will be expected to travel to our Boston office or to company offsites approximately 10 times per year.

Key outcomes

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Designers while building capacity through effective recruiting and onboarding.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to ensure our solutions are user-centric, innovative, and functional.
• Drive the adoption and growth of our design system, Backpack, across all product lines.
• Champion hypothesis-driven discovery and conduct user research to inform product strategy and iterative development.
• Establish design best practices and foster a culture of creativity, accountability, and collaboration.
• Work cross-functionally to define healthy collaboration patterns and deliver high-impact business results.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of professional experience in Product Design.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing Product Designers, with a proven track record of growing talent and building inclusive teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering solutions within an Enterprise SaaS environment.
• Strong ability to work in an agile environment, managing trade-offs and delivering product solutions incrementally.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex design decisions to non-design stakeholders.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing with diverse audiences.
• A curious and experimental mindset, with a readiness to test ideas, learn quickly, and iterate.
• Fluency in English.

Compensation

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our team members. This includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Flexible paid time off, including company holidays and a winter office closure.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Support for remote work.

How to apply

If you are passionate about education and eager to make a significant impact on the lives of English Learners, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to be considered for this leadership role. We value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if your background does not perfectly match every listed qualification.